Chemical

Tattoo ink

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Light Red
Brand: 

The product contains the aromatic amines o-toluidine (measured value 92 mg/kg), 2.4-diaminotoluene (measured value 2780 mg/kg) and 2-methyl-5-nitroaniline (measured value 46 mg/kg). Aromatic Amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.

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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
DOLL FROZEN FEVER (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: 

The plastic material of the head of the doll contains 12.8 % by weight of DEHP. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Jewellery kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Bead King Crafts - Pearl and Accessory Set "Shine"

The amount of nickel released by the gold coloured clasp is too high (measured value: 1.82 µg/cm2/week). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The amount of lead contained by the silver coloured and gold coloured clasps and by the silver coloured snap hook is too high (measured value up to 2.54% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Cosy Gloves
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 6.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

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Leather gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 13.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

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Welding gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
BABY
Brand: 

The plastic material of the head of the doll contains 15.1 % by weight of DEHP. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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