Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 30 Jul 2026
SR/02151/26
Modelling clay set banned from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Modelling clay set) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Modelling clay, 5-piece set, custom bundle.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 503037
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02151/26
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