The alerts from EU generated during 21st - 27th February 2023 are as under:
1. Finland: Gloves from India containing chromium VI (measured value: up to 10.3 mg/kg).
Gloves with white leather and coloured textile surface. The product contains chromium VI (measured value: up to 10.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
- Category: Protective equipment
- Product: Gloves
- Risk type: Chemical
2. Finland: Pranking toy from India containing excessively alkaline (measured pH: 12,5)
Pranking toy composed of a bottle of "disappearing ink"-liquid and a squirting ring. The ring is made of black plastic and it has a pharaoh figure on it.
The liquid in the toy (the "disappearing ink"), intended to be spilled on another person, is excessively alkaline (measured pH: 12,5). It may cause chemical burns and injuries if it reaches a person's skin or eyes, or if ingested.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
- Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
- Package description: Blue-white cardboard box, sold on a display
- Category: Toys
- Product: Pranking toy
- Risk type: Chemical
3. Slovenia: Unauthorised novel food ingridient Azadirachta indica and Picrorhiza kurroa found in food supplements from India
- Risk: Potential risk
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 24-02-2023
4. Germany: Unauthorized substance dimethoate found in peas from India
- Risk: Potential risk
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for attention - Border control - consignment released
- Action Taken: Reinforced checking
- Date: 21-02-2023
.gif)
