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Soap dish — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0350/18
Summary
The coating of the soap dish contains lead (measured value: 0.11% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soap dish
- Name / model
- 15221/K8372-B
- Batch number(s)
- 8716684057828
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Soap dish made of metal/wire.
What is the risk?
- The coating of the soap dish contains lead (measured value: 0.11% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 15/05/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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