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Disposable electronic cigarette Bang XXL “Bang XXL 2000 puffs 60 mg/ml 6 ml volume” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00481/22
Summary
The product volume is 6.0 ml which exceeds the 2 ml limit set in legislation. Additionally, the nicotine concentration displayed on the product is 60 mg/ml which exceeds the limit of 20 mg/ml set in legislation. The product also does not have an information leaflet. Nicotine containing liquid is acutely toxic in high concentrations and volumes. Its inhalation can cause adverse effects, contraindications and present…
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Product
Disposable electronic cigarette — Bang XXL
- Brand
- Bang XXL
- Name / model
- Bang XXL 2000 puffs 60 mg/ml 6 ml volume · Peach Ice Flavour
- Barcode
- 069027778743
- Category
- Chemical products
- Peach coloured disposable electronic cigarette.
- Recall information: https://www.facebook.com/Gadget-Repair-Loughrea-236357093676936/?ti=as
What is the risk?
- The product volume is 6.0 ml which exceeds the 2 ml limit set in legislation. Additionally, the nicotine concentration displayed on the product is 60 mg/ml which exceeds the limit of 20 mg/ml set in legislation. The product also does not have an information leaflet. Nicotine containing liquid is acutely toxic in high concentrations and volumes. Its inhalation can cause adverse effects, contraindications and present an increased risk to at risk groups such as pregnant women. Additionally, when an information leaflet is not provided consumers cannot make informed choices regarding the safe use of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2022
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