EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Tablecloth HARMONY — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1856/17
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value up to 400.8 mg/kg). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tablecloth — HARMONY
- Brand
- HARMONY
- Name / model
- 150X180 cm
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 5203642201230
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Checkered tablecloth, 100% vinyl, double side, with white lace on its entire perimeter. Size: 150x180 cm. Packed in a plastic, transparent bag.
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value up to 400.8 mg/kg). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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