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Cockroach bait Green leaf “Powder Cockroach Killing Bait” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00108/26
Summary
The product contains fipronil, a substance that is toxic if swallowed, toxic in contact with skin, fatal if inhaled, and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Cockroach bait — Green leaf
- Brand
- Green leaf
- Name / model
- Powder Cockroach Killing Bait · Cockroach Killer, GLE2001 CM-YH22V1, Q/320509 LLS009
- Batch number(s)
- 20241103
- Barcode
- 6975627620006
- Category
- Chemical products
- Cockroach bait powder, 5g.
What is the risk?
- The product contains fipronil, a substance that is toxic if swallowed, toxic in contact with skin, fatal if inhaled, and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 18/05/2026
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