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Beauty case Catseye “Small bag” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1243/13
Summary
null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the plastic contains up to 1.2% short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
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Product
- A beauty case/make-up bag made of pink plastic with a print of a rabbit.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the plastic contains up to 1.2% short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/07/2013
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