ARTOYS · 24 COLOR FINGER PAINT

The total count of aerobic bacteria in the dark blue paint is too high (measured quantity: 4x105 cfu/ml), among which some opportunistic pathogens were detected. These bacteria represent a risk of contracting infections as the product may come in contact with open wounds, mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Published: 20 July 2018
Notifying authority: Italy
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 31/05/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0997/18
Model: Model No: A0200
Batch: Bar code: 9348908002001
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9348908002001

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Microbiological
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Set consisting of 24 pots of finger paints of different colours. Sold in a cardbox with a plastic window on one side.