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Bar of soap "Sweet Bath Oil Bar" Sabon — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0018/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, (the small divided portions) the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. 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.
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Product
- Cube-shaped bar of soap that has the form and the packaging of a real bar of white chocolate. The packaging has the inscription "chocolate" positioned near the picture of a bath.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, (the small divided portions) the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. 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.
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