EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Disposable electronic cigarette Black Bar “Universe X” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02843/25
Summary
The product has an excessive amount of nicotine-containing liquid (declared volume: 18 ml) and an excessive concentration of nicotine (declared value: 50mg/ml). This can lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic and may pose a risk to the safety of the user, particularly if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Disposable electronic cigarette — Black Bar
- Brand
- Black Bar
- Name / model
- Universe X
- Barcode
- 722831504808
- Category
- Chemical products
- Disposable electronic cigarette with a volume of 18ml/50mg and 30 000 puffs.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive amount of nicotine-containing liquid (declared volume: 18 ml) and an excessive concentration of nicotine (declared value: 50mg/ml). This can lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic and may pose a risk to the safety of the user, particularly if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/07/2025
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