Importers in Italy linked to toxic C&T products
Legal action is expected shortly in Italy against two import companies said to have been run by four Chinese individuals and who are allegedly linked to a substantial number cosmetic items found to contain toxic substances and estimated to have a market value of €40m. Some cosmetics were seized by the authorities in Venice and initial analysis of their content revealed significant concentrations of nickel, lead, chrome and cobalt. The concentrations were high enough to warrant referral to the Institute for Health (ISS) which confirmed their dangerous toxicity.
Legal action is expected shortly in Italy against two import companies said to have been run by four Chinese individuals and who are allegedly linked to a substantial number cosmetic items found to contain toxic substances and estimated to have a market value of €40m. Some cosmetics were seized by the authorities in Venice and initial analysis of their content revealed significant concentrations of nickel, lead, chrome and cobalt. The concentrations were high enough to warrant referral to the Institute for Health (ISS) which confirmed their dangerous toxicity.
It is understood the products were traced to two companies – D.i.Riveel Srl and Baist Trading Srl based in a district of Milan – where the authorities seized a total of over 6.4 million items. They were labelled in accordance with regulations but contained dangerous levels of toxic substances. Four people have been reported to the judicial authorities, two based in Milan and two in Venice.