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Headlight restorer VERMAAT “Polimero Liquido para faros” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03114/25
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. 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 the classification, labelling and…
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Product
Headlight restorer — VERMAAT
- Brand
- VERMAAT
- Name / model
- Polimero Liquido para faros · 3220.0010, 3220.0020
- Barcode
- 8430000020005
- Category
- Chemical products
- Liquid polymer for headlight's restoration, 600 ml.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17232/Interne
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. 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 the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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: 05/09/2025
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