The following consumer products were recalled between May 3rd – May 17th due to toxicological and/or labelling violations in the United States, Canada or Europe:
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Canada
The products “Orient brushes” and “Fill Your Own Panda Play Stainless Steel Food Containers” were recalled due to the presence of lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic to children at low exposure levels and has been shown to have the potential to cause intellectual and behavioural deficits in children.
For more details, please see the following link and link.
Europe
The toys “Modern Girl, Pretty Girls”, “Soft Racer”, “Nail Art Beds Set”, “Design Nails Nail Art. Beautiful Nails of Charming Ladies”, “Gelpens Glitter”, and “Oval Star” were withdrawn from the market and/or recalled from end users due to the presence of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and/or di-“isobutyl” phthalate (DIBP). According to the REACH Regulations, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 5, 6, 18, and 19 in the following table, as well as numbers 6 and 7 in the following table.
The toy “Beauty Dollys” was withdrawn from the market due to the presence of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) as well as azo dyes. According to the REACH Regulations, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see number 8 in the following table.
The product, earrings and necklace (name unknown), was rejected at the border for import due to the presence of cadmium in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH regulations.
For more details, please see number 1 in the following table.
The product, women’s shoes and sandals (name unknown), was rejected at the border for import due to the presence of pentachlorophenol in excess of the national standard UNE 59950.
For more details, please see number 4 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
The following consumer products were recalled between April 22nd – May 3rd due to toxicological and/or labelling violations in the United States, Canada or Europe:
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Canada
The product “Plastic Balloons” were recalled as children’s balloon blowing kits are prohibited for sale in Canada. These kits may expose a child to inhalation of vapors of any solvents present, thus posing a safety concern to child
For more details, please see the following link.
The product “Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Maker” was recalled due to the potential of lead leaching from a component of the product. Lead is toxic to children at low exposure levels and has been shown to have the potential to cause intellectual and behavioural deficits in children.
For more details, please see the following link.
Europe
Children’s sandals, ladies shoes, “Leder Mini Bikini Extreme Passions” and “Kinder Leder Boots” were withdrawn from the market, rejected at the border for import and/or banned from product marketing due to the presence of chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
For more details, please see number 2 and 17 in the following table, as well as number 28 and 29 in the following table.
The toys “Kul med Scrapbooking”, a set of two plastic figures, “Pirate set”, “Toy series of happy garden”, a plastic doll and plastic ducks were withdrawn from the market and/or banned from product marketing due to the presence of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), di-“isobutyl” phthalate (DIBP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and/or diisononyl phthalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulations, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see number 15 in the following table, as well as number 1, 2, 4, 7 and 27 in the following table.
Children’s trousers was withdrawn from the market and banned from product marketing due to the potential release of nickel in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH regulations.
For more details, please see number 26 in the following table.
The products “100% Pflanzen Haarfarbe” and “Henna black, Henna gold, Henna blond, Henna coppery red” were withdrawn from the market due to the presence of mesophilic aerobic microorganisms. The products pose a serious microbiological risk for consumers.
For more details, please see number 6 and 11 in the following table.
The product, notebook was withdrawn from the market due to the presence of cadmium in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH regulations.
For more details, please see number 35 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
The US National Academy of Sciences recently released a scientific panel report April 30, 2013 titled “ Assessing Risks to Endangered and Threatened Species from Pesticides”. This report is focused on ecological risk assessment and is likely to have a significant impact on how pesticides are evaluated in the future in the US and Canada. It also has implications beyond Threatened and Endangered Species.
You can download the full report here.
If you would like to discuss these implications, feel free to contact one of our pesticide experts (Dr. Dwayne Moore, Scott Teed, Roger Breton, Dr. Loren Knopper) for more information.
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Canada
The products “Better Living Designs Reed Diffuser – Green Apple” and “Hillhouse Naturals Reed Diffuser Oils” were recalled due to the absence of the mandatory labelling as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. The containers lacked the symbol and warnings required for toxic, flammable, and/or irritant products.
For more details, please see the following link.
Europe
The toys “Beautiful Fashionable Shopping”, “Piccolo Mondo”, “Dreamy Coach”, “Ginni family”, and “Pacioccotti profumini” were “rejected at border for import” and/or “banned from product marketing” due to the presence of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 5, 29, 34, 35, and 37 in the following table.
The product “Cold Patch” was “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of benzene and toluene. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 9 in the following table.
The product “Cyjanoban Me” was “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of chloroform. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 27 in the following table.
The products “Fahrhandschuhe Pferdesport (Driving gloves for equestrian sports)”, “Naturana”, “Unknown” ice skates, and “Burrone Gloves” were “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
For more details, please see numbers 4 and 5 in the following table and numbers 2 and 5 in the following table.
The product “Unknown” trousers was “banned from product marketing” and “recalled from end users” due to the presence of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine in the black textile. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 6 in the following table.
The products “Beauty Fashion Star” plastic doll, “Unknown” toy gun shooting set, “Police Prowess”, “Girls Fashion” doll, “Devil” dolls, “Toppoint” school pencils, “Art Nail”, “Artificial Nails”, “Art Nails”, “Fiore Fashion Collection” nail art, “Design Nail”, “My Mood” doll, and “Modern Girl Beauty Collection” plastic doll were “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and/or di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 7 and 17 in the following table; numbers 9, 16, 18, and 23 from the following table; and numbers 7-10, 13, 16-17 in the following table.
The product “Unknown” shoes, by multiple brands, were “banned from the market” due to the presence of nickel. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see numbers 3-5 in the following table.
The jewellery “Gold dollar pendant” was withdrawn from the market due to the presence of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 20 in the following table.
The product “Unknown” T-shirt was withdrawn from the market” and “banned from product marketing” due to the presence of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine in the blue textile. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 23 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
Jamie Doran , Manager of Intrinsik Health Science’s Chemicals & Consumer Products recently published the following chapter: Nonclinical Safety Assessment: Canada; in the book : Nonclincal Safety Assessments. A Guide to International Pharmaceutical Regulations. Editors William J. Brock ,Kenneth l. Hastings, Kathy M. McGown.
For further information, you can contact Jamie at jdoran@intrinsik.com.
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Europe
The product “Summer Drive” was “withdrawn from market” due to the presence of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
For more details, please see number 18 in the following table.
The toys “Natalie” and “Clément, Clémentine” plastic dolls, “Belle Kitchen Set”, and “Unknown” baby doll were “banned from product marketing” and/or “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), and/or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 4, 5, 6, and 17 in the following table.
The jewellery “Unknown” Pimkie earrings were “withdrawn from the market” due to the release of nickel and/or cadmium in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH regulations.
For more details, please see numbers 24 and 25 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
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Canada
“Aromex brand reed diffusers” were recalled due to lack of mandatory labelling and child-resistant closures as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. The product contains ingredients that can be hazardous if aspiration occurs.
For more details, please see the following link.
Europe
The toys “Dinosaur Collection”, “POP GIRL – Girl Fashion series”, “Lady like princess”, “The Girl’s House a Little Princess”, “The Beautiful Girl Set, My Delicate Fashion Vogue Girl”, “Beautiful, Miss world”, “A Fashion Charming”, “Soft toy (name unknown)”, “Dream girl”, and “Zoolife Popeyes”, were “withdrawn from the market”, “banned from product marketing”, “recalled from end users” and/or “import rejected at border” due to the presence of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 8, 11, 13, 14, 26, 28, 29, 37, 41, 43 in the following table.
The toy “Sensory Plush Pols” was “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of azo dyes releasing 4-aminoazobenzene in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 11 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
We are pleased to announce that Claire McAuley, a senior scientist in Intrinsik’s Calgary office, has been added to the First Nations Environmental Health Innovation Network’s (FNEHIN) researcher directory. This select database is intended to provide First Nations communities and Tribal Councils with a list of approved researchers with demonstrated experience and expertise in specific research areas.
Claire has a considerable amount of experience conducting research for First Nations and other clients in areas such as:
If you would like further information on how Claire and her colleagues at Intrinsik can assist you with these types of First Nations issues, please contact her at cmcauley@intrinsik.com.
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Canada
“Wildwood Home Fragrance Products” including “Reed Diffusers”, “Reed Diffuser Refills” and “Refresher Oils” were recalled due to the lack of mandatory labelling and child-resistant closures as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. The products contain ingredients that can be hazardous if ingested and subsequently aspirated.
For more details, please see the following link.
Europe
The toys “Sponge Bob Print & Colour”, “Wrestling Fight”, “Vogue Girl Doll” and “Toy Telephone” were “withdrawn from the market” and/or “banned from product marketing” due to the presence of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and/or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Consumers were also warned of the risks associated with the “Plastic Bath Toys” due to the presence of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 1, 7, 14, 16, 26 in the following table.
The product “Extra Strong Glue, Multipurpose” was “recalled from end users” and “seized by the authorities” due to the presence of benzene. Benzene is carcinogenic and mutagenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 8 in the following table.
The FRAMS “Antibacterial gel” was “withdrawn from the market” and “recalled from end users” due to the presence of methanol and the lack of danger symbols, danger indication, risk warnings or cautionary advice for this preparation, which should at least be classified as toxic. Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular to the optic nerves, and also to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. In addition, the packaging does not have a child-resistant lid. The product does not comply with Directive 1999/45/EC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
For more details, please see number 38 in the following table.
The Dicota “Backpack for notebook” was “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 23 in the following table.
The toy “Rag doll” was “withdrawn from the market” due to the presence of azo dyes (aminoazobenzene) in excess of the limit outlined in the REACH Regulation.
For more details, please see number 33 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.
The following consumer products were recently recalled due to toxicological and/or labelling violations in Canada, the United States, or Europe:
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Canada
The product “Pomeroy/San Miguel Reed Diffusers and Refills” was recalled due to the lack of mandatory labelling and child-resistant closure as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. The product contains ingredients that can be hazardous if ingested and subsequently aspirated. For more details, please see the following link.
The products “Simply Charming Hair Clips”, “Assorted Rebella rings from Zatnick Inc.”, “Dawgs Shoe Tag Charms”, and “Children’s Rings from the MAJA collection by Créations DPR” were recalled due to the presence of lead in excess allowable amounts. Lead is toxic to children, even at low exposure levels and is thus restricted at low levels of use in children’s products, including jewellery. For more details, please see the following link, link, link, and link.
The product “Metal Mood Rings” was recalled due to the presence of cadmium in excess of guidance levels proposed recently by Health Canada. Cadmium is a heavy metal which is known to be more toxic than lead. For more details, please see the following link.
The product “Minérobec Mineral Kits” was recalled due to the presence of chrysotile asbestos. The handling of asbestos mineral, can potentially produce asbestos dust. For more details, please see the following link.
Europe
The toys “Dolls”, “Crayons”, “Pull-along trolley”, “Toy vehicles” were “withdrawn from the market, and/or recalled from end users” due to the presence of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and/or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 8, 10, 23, and 24 in the following table
The toys “Set of plastic toys”, “Toy medical instrument kit” were withdrawn from the market, and/or import rejected at border due to the presence of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and/or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
For more details, please see numbers 3 and 11 in the following table
The product “Glue” was withdrawn from market due to the label not including the signs indicating danger or the symbols for dangerous substances and preparations. The product does not comply with the regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures or Directive 1999/45/EC and 2001/60/EC on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
For more details, please see number 6 in the following table.
The products “Ladies’ gloves” were “withdrawn from market” due to the presence of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
For more details, please see numbers 13 and 14 in the following table.
The product “Cooling element” was “withdrawn from market” due to the presence of ethylene glycol which, if swallowed, can be toxic. . Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers may mistake the product for foodstuffs and therefore swallow the liquid. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
For more details, please see number 25 in the following table.
Marketing a consumer product in the U.S., Canada, or Europe? Intrinsik can help ensure that the product meets the toxicological and labelling standards for your jurisdiction. Contact us at 905-364-7800 ext 216 for more information.