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Thermal paper for cash register “KT - TERMO cash register discs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01687/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bisphenol A (measured value: 1.4% by weight). Bisphenol A has endocrine disrupting properties and affects the mammary glands, reproductive and immune systems and may impair brain's development and the behaviour. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Thermal paper for cash register
- Name / model
- KT - TERMO cash register discs · 80/80/12 (75m)
- Batch number(s)
- 06.01230
- Barcode
- 8594070419845
- Category
- Stationery
- Thermal paper cash register tapes 80/80/12 mm intended for payment terminals and cash registers. Pack of 5 pieces (rolls, each roll 75m).
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bisphenol A (measured value: 1.4% by weight). Bisphenol A has endocrine disrupting properties and affects the mammary glands, reproductive and immune systems and may impair brain's development and the behaviour. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2024
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