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Flea killer Ferber Painting — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01552/24
Summary
The product contains boric acid (measured value: 28 000 mg/kg) which is banned in products available to consumers since it is toxic for reproduction. Moreover, the product does not display the required warnings and hazard labels. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about the dangers The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and…
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Product
Flea killer — Ferber Painting
- Brand
- Ferber Painting
- Name / model
- Flea killer
- Category
- Chemical products
- Solution to eliminate fleas 1 litre. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-06-0013
What is the risk?
- The product contains boric acid (measured value: 28 000 mg/kg) which is banned in products available to consumers since it is toxic for reproduction. Moreover, the product does not display the required warnings and hazard labels. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about the dangers The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 03/06/2024
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