EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Disposable inhaler PUFF “Puff~ Energy 500 puffs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00918/22
Summary
The product contains nicotine. However, it lacks the required labelling and a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. 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 comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
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Product
Disposable inhaler — PUFF
- Brand
- PUFF
- Name / model
- Puff~ Energy 500 puffs · PUFF ENERGY BANANA ICE, PUFF ENERGY COFFEE, PUFF ENERGY RED BULL, PUFF ENERGY STRAWBERRY ICE
- Category
- Chemical products
- Inhalers with flavored e-liquid (1,5 ml), similar to an e-cigarette. Product also sold online.
- Recall information: https://puffvita.lt/naujienos/
What is the risk?
- The product contains nicotine. However, it lacks the required labelling and a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. 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 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/06/2022
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