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Fancy-dress costume FOMAX “Costume de noel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00660/25
Summary
The migration of chromium VI from the costume's label is too high (measured value: 0.053 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Red and white Christmas themed costume for children.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-01-0148
What is the risk?
- The migration of chromium VI from the costume's label is too high (measured value: 0.053 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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