Six slime and putty toys sold in UK fail to meet safety standards

Versions including one sold at Hamleys found to have unsafe levels of boron in Which? test

Six out of 13 “slime” and putty toys have failed to meet EU safety standards when tested for the presence of a potentially harmful chemical, according to research by a consumer group.

Following an investigation earlier this year that found almost all the slime toys available from Amazon it tested posed a health risk, Which? has turned the spotlight on potentially toxic products sold by some of Britain’s biggest retailers.

Related: Global slime craze sparks safety warnings after borax blamed for burns

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