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Candle fragrances TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0491/17
Summary
null The products lack the required labelling and safety cap (child-resistant fastening). Children could accidentally swallow some of the product. In addition, the cinnamon fragrance contains safrole. This substance may cause cancer, is harmful if swallowed and causes skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) and…
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Product
Candle fragrances — TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées
- Brand
- TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées
- Name / model
- References: • CITRUS FRUIT; • PINEAPPLE; • LEBANON CEDAR; • LEMONGRASS AND GERANIUM; • COCA; • EUCALYPTUS; • WOOD FIRE; • ORANGE BLOSSOM NEW; • PASSION FRUIT; • MALABAR; • MAN.....
- Batch number(s)
- 2016 production
- Category
- Chemical products
- Fragrances supplied in 27 ml, 250 ml and 1 litre bottles (139 different fragrances), to be diluted in wax to produce scented candles.
What is the risk?
- null The products lack the required labelling and safety cap (child-resistant fastening). Children could accidentally swallow some of the product. In addition, the cinnamon fragrance contains safrole. This substance may cause cancer, is harmful if swallowed and causes skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) and the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2017
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