EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Headlight repair fluid TTRCB “Headlight Renovation Repair Fluid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00283/24
Summary
The labelling on the product does not include the appropriate hazard and warning information and the user is not properly informed that this product contains dichloromethane (measured value: more than 1%). Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…
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Product
Headlight repair fluid — TTRCB
- Brand
- TTRCB
- Name / model
- Headlight Renovation Repair Fluid
- Category
- Chemical products
- Headlight restoration fluid, 800g. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09L1M1JL9).
What is the risk?
- The labelling on the product does not include the appropriate hazard and warning information and the user is not properly informed that this product contains dichloromethane (measured value: more than 1%). Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures taken
- 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: 27/12/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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