China

Manicure set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Nail studio
Brand: 

The yellow varnish contains Chromium (measured value total Chromium 54.1 mg/kg) and lead (measured value 288 mg/kg). Chromium is an irritant and sensitizer and can trigger allergic reactions when in contact with the skin and exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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Fancy-dress wig

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Perucas de Halloween ('Halloween wig')
Brand: 

The wig poses a risk of burns due to its high flammability. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.

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Soap bubble toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Seifenblasenschwert ('Bubble sword')
Brand: 

The soap solution is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value 4.4 x 10? cfu/ml) and can cause skin rush and infections when in contact with eyes and damaged skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

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Ink for permanent make-up

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Permanet Makeup Color
Brand: 

The ink contains nickel (measured value: 22 mg/kg), arsenic (measured value: 6.8 mg/kg) and lead (measured value: 3.3 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses, arsenic is carcinogenic and exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity.

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