EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Disposable electronic cigarette Vabeen “FLEX AIR MAX” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02802/24
Summary
The product has an excessive amount of nicotine-containing liquid (measured value up to 20 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. The product does not have an information leaflet and lacks a list of ingredients on the packaging. As a…
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Product
Disposable electronic cigarette — Vabeen
- Brand
- Vabeen
- Name / model
- FLEX AIR MAX · Flex Air , Flex Air Ultra, Plum , Plum Glow, Plum Max, Watermelon Ice
- Category
- Chemical products
- Disposable electronic cigarette with a volume of up to 20 ml and a capacity of up to 10000 puffs. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive amount of nicotine-containing liquid (measured value up to 20 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. The product does not have an information leaflet and lacks a list of ingredients on the packaging. 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: 26/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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