EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Wristwatch APOLIMA “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1097/15
Summary
null The watches contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value 2.2% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Metallic bracelet wristwatches with different patterns and colours.
What is the risk?
- null The watches contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value 2.2% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 30/07/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/07/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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