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Fancy-dress accessories Forest “Set princesse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01432/24
Summary
The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benzo(a)anthracene (measured value up to 1.18 mg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Princess accessories including a tiara, a braid of blonde hair and a wand.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14070/Interne
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benzo(a)anthracene (measured value up to 1.18 mg/kg). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2024
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