Face epilator

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 71.2 % by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.58% by weight). It also has an excessive concentration of amount of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.28 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 28 November 2023

Product

Description

Epilator. Product sold online.

Packaging

White cardboard box.

Brand

My skin

Model / type

TBD0202614101A / C22019-01

Barcode

3701107153985