Electric nail file

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 2% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) nor with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 7 November 2023

Product

Description

Electrical nail file with USB cable. Product sold online.

Packaging

Cardboard box.