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Electric lamp ByRydéns “Bordslampa Gran Angel” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1938/18
Summary
The plastic cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.8%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation)
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Product
Electric lamp — ByRydéns
- Brand
- ByRydéns
- Name / model
- Bordslampa Gran Angel · Angel
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Wooden decoration lamp in the shape of a Christmas tree
What is the risk?
- The plastic cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.8%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation)
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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