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Candle holder Wikholmform “Candle holder, black dog” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00441/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Candle holder — Wikholmform
- Brand
- Wikholmform
- Name / model
- Candle holder, black dog · 0 8232
- Barcode
- 7313820082327
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Black ornamental candle holder in the shape of a dog. Size of about 20x15 cm.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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