EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Advent calendar containing jewellery “Jewelry Christmas Calendar - Just for You” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1528/17
Summary
null The necklace inside window number 2 of the calendar contains lead (measured value: 3.1% by weight). Lead is hazardous for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Advent calendar containing jewellery
- Name / model
- Jewelry Christmas Calendar - Just for You
- Category
- Other - -
- Advent calendar made of white cardboard, containing jewellery inside the windows. The calendar is marked with silvery text "Jewelry Christmas Calendar" on the upper edge and the text "JUST FOR You" in the middle. It has a white loop on top for hanging it up. Size 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 3 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The necklace inside window number 2 of the calendar contains lead (measured value: 3.1% by weight). Lead is hazardous for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/10/2017
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