Toy slime

What is the danger

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1917 mg/kg). Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff.

Requirements breached

This may lead a small child to put the product in the mouth, which could cause the kid to swallow the slime. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the Food Imitating Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 16 April 2019
2. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 15 April 2019

Product

Description

Single wrapped small plastic jar depicting a slice of fruit (kiwi, lemon, lime, orange or watermelon). The jar contains slime, in a different colour depending on the fruit, with glitter in it. The product is sold in a set of 24 units with a cardboard label.

Brand

New arrival

Model / type

Order N0 9273606

Batch

4 029069 781176