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).
OULALA earrings. The product was detected on the Italian market and nickel (a substance which is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions) was detected in it at a level higher than the maximum legal limit of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
Children's bag under the brand name "MARCA MAI MAX FIRENZE", code 202533. 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.
A children's doll branded "Manny®", code C9131. The product is made in China, was found on the market in the Czech Republic and contains the reproductively toxic substance Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
Children's pen brand "Miny" with code BP-2.5 7/22. The product is of Chinese manufacture, was found on the market in Finland and contains the reproductively toxic substance Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
Child's watch strap brand "Jcky Time" code 2181. 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) at a level above the maximum legal limit of 0.1% by weight.
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More information on the above products is listed on the RAPEX website:
Safety Gate for dangerous non-food products
The Labour Inspection Department invites citizens, in case they find the above products on the Cypriot market, to inform the competent officers of the Labour Inspection Department at 22405637, 22405611 and 22405609.
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