Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products | RAPEX weekly Report

• Snowfox - Leather gloves. The amount of chromium VI found in the leather is too high (measured value 130.5 mg/kg). chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border. Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious

• SUNCO - Crocodile inflatable toy.The plastic material of the inflatable toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22.6 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Measures taken:  Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Portugal. Risk level: Serious

• Yiduozi - E'Laine. The head of the doll contains di(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value DEHP: 27% by weight, DBP: 0.31% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Measures taken:  Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market. Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Hungary. Risk level: Serious.

• Jewelry Christmas Calendar - Just for You. The necklace inside window number 2 of the calendar contains lead (measured value: 3.1% by weight). lead is hazardous for human health.  Measures taken: Import rejected at border. Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious. 

• Doctor PlaySet. The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 27.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The toy also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 1% by weight). Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer). Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Sweden. Risk level: Serious.

• Sofia the First. The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 23.4% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.5% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The toy contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 0.98 % by weight). Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer). Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Sweden. Risk level: Serious.

• Vom Pullach Hof (counterfeit) -  LONDON GEL - Olympiade 2012. According to the list of ingredients, the gel contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and  5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/ MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Country of origin: Germany. Alert submitted by: Slovakia. Risk level: Serious.

• Sta-Sof-Fro - Olive Oil - Hand and Body Lotion. According to the list of ingredients, the lotion contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/ MIT -containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer). Country of origin: South Africa. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

• La Fresh Synite -  1) Spiky Hair Gel - Firm Look; 2) Spiky Hair Gel Extreme Hold. According to the list of ingredients, the hair gel contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/ MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer). Country of origin: United Arab Emirates. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

• Diana - Diana contre les taches de rousseur. According to the list of ingredients, the cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Dermal contact with MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer). Country of origin: Lebanon. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

• Clere - hand and body lotion. According to the label, the body lotion contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI/ MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Country of origin: South Africa. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

• ST. Ives - 1) Daily Hydrating 2) Intensive Healing 3) 24 Hr Deep Restoring. According to the list of ingredients, the body lotion contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Dermal contact with MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Country of origin: United States. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

• Revmatol / Med-Eq - Joints and Muscles Cream. The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Dermal contact with MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer). Country of origin: Norway. Alert submitted by: Slovenia. Risk level: Serious.

• RICH -  (1) Pure Luxury Moisture Leave-in Conditioner ; (2) Pure Luxury Argan Curl Enhancing Cream. According to the list of ingredients, the products contain 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/ MIT). Dermal contact with MCI/ MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Portugal. Risk level: Serious.

• RICH - (1) Pure Luxury Energising Multi-Style Gel; (2) Pure Luxury Argan Volumising Mousse; (3) Pure Luxury Energising Matte Texture Paste. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Dermal contact with MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Country of origin: China. Alert submitted by: Portugal. Risk level: Serious.

• Perlier - Body Honey Miel - Fluid Cream Moisturizing. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Country of origin: Italy. Alert submitted by: Estonia. Risk level: Serious.

• Perlier - Body Honey Miel - Revitalizing Body Butter. According to the list of ingredients, the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI- and MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor). Country of origin: Italy. Alert submitted by: Estonia. Risk level: Serious.

• Revmatol / Med-Eq - Joints and Muscles Cream. The cream contains methylisothiazolinone (MIT) as indicated in the list of ingredients. Dermal contact with MIT-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer). Country of origin: Norway. Alert submitted by: Slovenia. Risk level: Serious.

• Caro White - Lightening Beauty Cream. The product contains hydroquinone (2% by weight according to the list of ingredients). hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Country of origin: Ivory Coast. Alert submitted by: Finland. Risk level: Serious.

SOURCE: ec.europa.eu