Products containing dangerous chemicals, which are considered to pose risks to workers and consumers, have been identified on the European market. The Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance clarifies that the following information has been registered in the European Union's Rapid Information Exchange System for the Safety of Non-Food Products (RAPEX). The products in question are the following:
1) Plastic shoe soles under the brand name "Emas" with various codes. The products are made in China, were found on the market in Italy and contain the reproductively toxic substances Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
2) Earrings under the brand name "GINA".
2) Earrings under the brand name "GINA". The product was found on the German market and was found to contain nickel (a substance which is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
3) "RODIO" ring, code 021376. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Slovak market and cadmium was detected in it at a level above the maximum legal limit. Cadmium is a chemical substance harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys and bones.
4) "Ibero" branded hair decorator, code 54243. The product is made in China, was found on the Finnish market and contains high concentrations of lead. Lead is a substance harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause neurotoxicity and can affect nursing or unborn children.
5) Earrings under the brand name "Accessories Fischerfield" with code 8584183021462. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Slovak market and cadmium was detected in it at a level higher than the maximum permitted by law. Cadmium is a chemical substance harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys and bones.
6) Body jewellery (piercing) of unknown brand name with various codes. The product was found on the Irish market and nickel (a substance which is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions) was detected in it at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
7) "Stainless Steel" branded ring and pendant. The products are of Chinese manufacture, were detected in the Greek market and were found to contain nickel (a substance which is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
8) Plastic doll "Bath Tub", code 236510. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Slovak market and contains the reproductively toxic substance Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
9) Plastic dolls of unknown brand name. The products are of Chinese manufacture, were found on the Hungarian market and contain the reproductively toxic substance Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
10) Plastic doll of the brand "Happy Aagelgirls fashion" with the code 32648.
10) Plastic doll of the brand "Happy Aagelgirls fashion" with the code 32648. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Lithuanian market and contains the reproductively toxic substance, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
11) Play set (bow) under the name "LJ", code 320. The product is made in China, was found on the Hungarian market and contains the reproductively toxic substances Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
12) Plastic doll named "My Lovely", code 644.
12) Plastic doll named "My Lovely", code 644. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Lithuanian market and contains the toxic to reproduction substances Diethyl Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) at a level exceeding the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
13) Plastic doll "Blome", code 3408. The product is made in China, was found on the Lithuanian market and contains the reproductively toxic substances Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
14) Plastic doll "Mini fairy" with the code GM-3.5. The product is made in China, was found on the Lithuanian market and contains the reproductively toxic substances Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
15) Plastic doll called "Beautiful Baby, HAPPY", code QT607. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Lithuanian market and contains the reproductively toxic substance, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
16) Plastic doll called "Pretty Girls THE BEST MOMENTS", code 611. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the market in the Czech Republic and contains the reproductively-toxic substance, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
17) Plastic doll called "FAD GIRL" with the code 73344 0499.
17) Plastic doll called "FAD GIRL" with the code 73344 0499. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the market in Germany and contains the reproductively toxic substance Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
18) Plastic toys under the name "Oceano Paradiso", code 605-17. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the market in Italy and contains the reproductively toxic substance Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
19) Plastic doll branded "L.O.L. SURPRISE!" (an imitation) with code 01108. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the Czech market and contains the reproductively toxic substance Phthalate bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in a percentage higher than the maximum limit allowed by law, which is 0.1% by weight.
20) Halloween costume under the name "GUIRCA" with various codes. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the French market and contains the reproductively toxic substances Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and DBP (DBP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
More information on the above products is available on the RAPEX website:
Safety Gate for dangerous non-food products
The Labour Inspectorate Department invites citizens, in case they find the above products on the Cyprus market, to inform the competent officers of the Labour Inspectorate Department at 22405637, 22405611 and 22405609.
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