Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 24 Jun 2026
SR/01899/26
INF scale banned from sale over environmental risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (INF scale) after it was found to pose an environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Small, rectangular, pocket size scale.
- Brand
- INF
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 824000
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Environment
The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 61% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
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).
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01899/26
View official notice ↗
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