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Cosmetic bag safety alert: chemical risk

Cosmetic bag
Image: Sweden via EU Safety Gate

A transparent cosmetic bag made of soft PVC, sold in plastic packaging and labeled “Cosmetic bag” (type/model JE2076102) originating from China is affected. It was withdrawn from the market because it contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 0.02% by weight), which accumulates in the body, can damage kidneys and bones and may cause cancer; the product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

What's being recalled

Transparent cosmetic bag made of soft PVC.

Packaging: Plastic packaging.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02739/26

Product name on the item: Cosmetic bag

Type or model: JE2076102

The hazard

The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.02% by weight).

Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

What to do

Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, distributor).

The official notice

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