Children's crayons, finger paints and watercolour paints
To protect children from toxic elements (such as lead, mercury and chromium) in their graphic materials, there are strict controls on importing children's water colour paints, finger paints, and crayons.
To protect children from toxic elements (such as lead, mercury and chromium) in their graphic materials, there are strict controls on importing children's water colour paints, finger paints, and crayons.
These materials must meet the conditions set in the Graphic Materials Group Standard 2009 which can be found on the EPA website. If you have any questions about the importation of these goods contact the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
The obligation is on importers to establish that the substances they are importing do not fall within the scope of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 you are in any doubt you should contact EPA.