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Manicure set Kids Fun “Nail studio” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0728/16
Summary
null The yellow varnish contains Chromium (measured value total Chromium 54.1 mg/kg) and lead (measured value 288 mg/kg). Chromium is an irritant and sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions when in contact with the skin and exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive…
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Product
- Manicure set containing jars of nail varnish and false nails.
What is the risk?
- null The yellow varnish contains Chromium (measured value total Chromium 54.1 mg/kg) and lead (measured value 288 mg/kg). Chromium is an irritant and sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions when in contact with the skin and exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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