Sadeviitta/ Regncap [Rain cape]
Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1019/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Article no. 146785 |
| Published | 19 August 2016 |
Risk Description
null The plastic material (PVC) of the bag contains cadmium (measured value: up to 1300 mg/kg). The product poses an environmental pollution risk as cadmium accumulates in the human body and can damages organs and 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 17/06/2016
Product Description
Transparent, plastic rain cape (one size, both for men and women) packed in a transparent plastic bag (size approx. 17 cm x 10 cm), with a white press stud.