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Candle lanterns Zelected by Houze “Light house adventslyktor” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01469/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 0.93 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Candle lanterns — Zelected by Houze
- Brand
- Zelected by Houze
- Name / model
- Light house adventslyktor
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Candle lanterns shaped like houses, in glass and metal. Numbered 1-4. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 0.93 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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