Tool set
Prof · Alu tool box 141 pcs
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Finland
- Counterfeit
- No
- Professional product
- Yes
What is the danger
The black shell material of the tape measure inside the tool box has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.078% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) 4.3 mg/kg and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) 2.6 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, it can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. PAHs may cause cancer. In addition, the black material of the tool box handle has an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value: 2.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 2 January 2024
Product
- Description
- Tool box containing 141 pieces.
- Packaging
- Tools are packed in an ABS tool box
- Brand
- Model / type
- Barcode
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00073/24 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2024-3
- Published
- 13 December 2024
- Modified
- 13 December 2024
- Corrigendum
- Notification INFO/00027/24 has been upgraded at the request of the notifying authority and has now reference number A12/00276/24.
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