Either 'Peinture à doigts' or 'Washable - three fingerpaints'
Three small pots of finger paints (yellow, red, and green)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The finger paint contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 1.5 mg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which is carcinogenic through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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What is this? This is washable finger paint made for young children. It may have too much of a harmful chemical called NDELA.
What's happening? Tests found the paint has more NDELA than is safe. This chemical can cause cancer if a child touches or eats it.
Does this affect me? If you have this paint at home, your child could be at risk. The paint was sold in France.
What should I do? Stop using the paint right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any more.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The finger paint contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) (measured value: 1.5 mg/kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine, which is carcinogenic through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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