EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Insecticide Sniper “SNIPER DDVP” — risk: asphyxiation, chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02820/25
Summary
The product contains dichlorvos, which is not authorised to be used in insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods. Dichlorvos can be fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed and can trigger allergic reactions if it comes in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Insecticide — Sniper
- Brand
- Sniper
- Name / model
- SNIPER DDVP
- Category
- Chemical products
- Liquid insecticide, 100 ml. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba and Vinted.
What is the risk?
- The product contains dichlorvos, which is not authorised to be used in insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods. Dichlorvos can be fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed and can trigger allergic reactions if it comes in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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