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Plastic flag — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0374/19
Summary
The plastic of the flag contains cadmium (measured value: 0.09 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic flag
- Name / model
- 7604814
- Category
- Decorative articles
- A red plastic flag with the words "God jul" printed in gold "Merry Christmas" on a short white flagpole. The size of the flag is approximately 13 x 13 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the flag contains cadmium (measured value: 0.09 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.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): The company is reported to the prosecutor
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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