Destroyed
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 9 Jun 2026
SR/01513/26
Rubies fancy-dress costume ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Rubies fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a chemical and choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Fancy-dress costume in the form of a green extra-terrestrial with stuffed parts, intended for young children.
- Brand
- Rubies
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 4500069331, 4500077527, 4500087454, 4500098908, 4500105820, AF018493
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalChoking
The migration of chromium VI from the textile labels is too high (measured value up to 0.32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the costume is easily accessible. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01513/26
View official notice ↗
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