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Magnetic toy Geomag “GEOMAG e-motion” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0518/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases an excessive amount of nickel (up to 44 µg/cm2/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Metal creative kit with magnets, packaged in a red carton (5x13x20 cm.).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases an excessive amount of nickel (up to 44 µg/cm2/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 25/03/2014
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