2024.09.25 Safety Report: Princess Figure in Slime
25 September 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Princess Figure in Slime
Type
Toys - Princess Figure in Slime
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Clear plastic containers of toy slime, one green and one pink, both containing a plastic doll
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the green coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. The sample was found to contain between 1008-1480 mg/kg (244 ± 236 mg/kg) of migratable boron, which exceeds the maximum permissible concentration of 300 mg/kg. Digestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
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