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Liquid for e-cigarettes Mr. Freeze Menthol “Peach Frost” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00122/20
Summary
According to the list of ingredients the product contains nicotine (declared value up to 0.5 %) but its container holds an excessive volume of liquid and lacks a child-proof fastening. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user's safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. A child could become accidentally exposed to it when handling the product. The product does not…
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Product
Liquid for e-cigarettes — Mr. Freeze Menthol
- Brand
- Mr. Freeze Menthol
- Name / model
- Peach Frost
- Barcode
- 706954926259
- Category
- Chemical products
- 100 ml of liquid for refilling e-cigarettes. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients the product contains nicotine (declared value up to 0.5 %) but its container holds an excessive volume of liquid and lacks a child-proof fastening. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user's safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. A child could become accidentally exposed to it when handling the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2020
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