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Masquerade costume Rubie's “Pirate King” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0556/14
Summary
null This product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because PVC packaging of the masquerade costume contains cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value up to 155 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation 1907/2006 and with the requirements of the Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
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Product
- A masquerade costume pirate set with shirt, pants, waist sash and headband in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null This product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because PVC packaging of the masquerade costume contains cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value up to 155 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation 1907/2006 and with the requirements of the Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
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: 10/02/2014
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