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Water-pipe tobacco Al Ajamy “Gold (Ice Lime Berry)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1877/14
Summary
null The product contains the substances 1,2-propylene glycol and glycerin above the permitted levels (measures values: up to 77%). Furthermore, the product contains E 129 (allura red AC), which is prohibited for the colouring of smoking tobacco. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislaton.
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Product
- Brown water-pipe tobacco with style components, very moist; packaging: plastic film in printed cardboard carton.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains the substances 1,2-propylene glycol and glycerin above the permitted levels (measures values: up to 77%). Furthermore, the product contains E 129 (allura red AC), which is prohibited for the colouring of smoking tobacco. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislaton.
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: 16/10/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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