Rubie's · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Umpa Loompa

The product poses a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contains cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value: up to 251 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.

Published: 07 March 2014
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/01/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0343/14
Model: 882234
Batch: 883028223466
Check-digit validated barcodes: 883028223466

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Environment
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Oompa-loompa style fancy-dress costume for children, supplied in PVC packaging.