The risk
The plastic in the PVC packaging contains Cadmium (measured value up to 0.044% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Product: Blue towing rope.Translucent/blue packaging made of PVC.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 13/05/2015
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015