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Glove puppet MX “Toys Animal World” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1911/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the lining contains benzidine (aromatic amine released from azo dyes) above the permitted levels (measured value 41.9 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Black plush, gorilla-shaped glove puppet. The product is supplied in a plastic bag with cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the lining contains benzidine (aromatic amine released from azo dyes) above the permitted levels (measured value 41.9 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/11/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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