The Consumer Protection Department of the Executive Yuan inspected 15 products purchased from Shuangbei stores and e-commerce platforms, and found that 1 finger paint product had a bacterial count exceeding 46.67 times, and 2 other products were unqualified.

(Provided by the Consumer Protection Department)

[Reporter Yang Yuanting/Taipei Report] Liquid toys such as slime, bubble blower, and finger paint are one of the toys that are very popular among children, but when children come into contact with slime toys, bubble blower, etc. Afterwards, itchy hands or excessive microorganisms will occur. After purchasing 15 products from Shuangbei stores and e-commerce platforms, the Consumer Protection Department of the Executive Yuan inspected and found that the number of bacteria in 1 finger paint product exceeded 46.67 times. Others There are 2 unqualified liquid toys.

As the Chinese New Year is approaching, many parents will buy liquid toys to let their children unleash their creativity, such as finger paints that can be painted by dipping their fingers in the paint, and toys such as slimes that are originally liquids that can be turned into various colors by rubbing Semi-solid, etc., but parents should read the labels clearly.

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Fire Protection Officer Wang Deming said that according to the law, the age of use of liquid toys must be over 3 years old, but this time 15 pieces were checked and found that 2 of them had false labels, including the labeling of the applicable age "over 2 years old" and the warning "not suitable for 36 months". For use by children below", resulting in inconsistent labeling, and one piece of the manufacturer’s address was not fully displayed in traditional Chinese, and another piece of finger paint produced in China showed a bacteria count that exceeded the standard by 46 times, so it has been requested to be removed from the shelves and recalled. The current industry has improved.

Wang Deming said that in addition to clearly labeling, the industry should also remind young children to touch their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. If the number of bacteria in liquid toys exceeds the standard, children will have health risks after touching them. He reminded young children to use When using liquid toys, do not eat while playing. In addition, many liquid toys will be reused, and children must wash their hands before and after use.