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Fancy-dress make-up set Festifolie “Maquillage” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0287/18
Summary
The make-up contains nickel (measured value up to 12 mg/kg). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Fancy-dress make-up set — Festifolie
- Brand
- Festifolie
- Name / model
- Maquillage · ITEM n. 39038
- Batch number(s)
- 3 120370 390383; Batch K0474
- Category
- Toys
- Fancy-dress/Carnival make-up set.
What is the risk?
- The make-up contains nickel (measured value up to 12 mg/kg). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/12/2017
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