EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Wristwatch Cosmopolitan “Cosmopolitan Watch set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01806/20
Summary
The plastic of the watch's wrist band contains lead (measured value: 1.3% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Wristwatch — Cosmopolitan
- Brand
- Cosmopolitan
- Name / model
- Cosmopolitan Watch set · TAM708921373
- Batch number(s)
- 2020-5163
- Barcode
- 6410413347748
- Category
- Jewellery
- Wristwatch set with two wrist bands.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the watch's wrist band contains lead (measured value: 1.3% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 30/11/2020
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