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Fancy-dress costume Rubie's “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Umpa Loompa” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0343/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contains cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value: up to 251 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
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Product
- Oompa-loompa style fancy-dress costume for children, supplied in PVC packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contains cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value: up to 251 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/01/2014
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