Plastic flag
Chemical Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0374/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Published | 1 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The plastic of the flag contains cadmium (measured value: 0.09 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The company is reported to the prosecutorDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A red plastic flag with the words "God jul" printed in gold "Merry Christmas" on a short white flagpole. The size of the flag is approximately 13 x 13 cm.