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Detergent Minel “Multi Geschirr-reiniger” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0123/18
Summary
The dishwasher tablets contain 1.7 g of phosphorus in the standard dosage (limit 0.3 g). The product is hazardous for the environment since, when excessively discharged into water, it causes algae to grow at the expense of other aquatic life.The product does not comply with Regulation on detergents.
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Product
Detergent — Minel
- Brand
- Minel
- Name / model
- Multi Geschirr-reiniger
- Batch number(s)
- 355216/L12, 4306188064220
- Category
- Chemical products
- Dishwasher tablets packaged in cardboard box.
- Recall information: http://www.kaupmees.ee/index.php?route=information/news/newsDetails&news_id=236
What is the risk?
- The dishwasher tablets contain 1.7 g of phosphorus in the standard dosage (limit 0.3 g). The product is hazardous for the environment since, when excessively discharged into water, it causes algae to grow at the expense of other aquatic life.The product does not comply with Regulation on detergents.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2017
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