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Insecticide Green River “Powder Cockroach killing Bait” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01832/24
Summary
The product contains propoxur, a substance that is toxic if swallowed and very toxic to aquatic life. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Insecticide — Green River
- Brand
- Green River
- Name / model
- Powder Cockroach killing Bait · 85156
- Barcode
- 6953937185156
- Category
- Chemical products
- Product in the form of powder as a bait to kill cockroach, 5g.
What is the risk?
- The product contains propoxur, a substance that is toxic if swallowed and very toxic to aquatic life. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2024
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