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Disposable electronic cigarette McKesse “MK Bar 7000” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04216/25
Summary
The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and an excessive concentration of nicotine (measured value up to 30 mg/ml). This could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. Additionally, the product labelling is misleading, and it does not…
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Product
Disposable electronic cigarette — McKesse
- Brand
- McKesse
- Name / model
- MK Bar 7000 · Blood Orange & Pomelo, Energy Drink, Kiwi and Guava, Passionfruit & Lime, Peach Mango and Pineapple, Pink Lemonade Ice, Vanilla Latte
- Category
- Chemical products
- Disposable electronic cigarette.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and an excessive concentration of nicotine (measured value up to 30 mg/ml). This could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. Additionally, the product labelling is misleading, and it does not contain information on its nicotine content. As a consequence, consumers cannot make informed decisions 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: Unknown
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