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Naphthalene a) Happy Deer “a) Pearl Balls ; b) Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1405/19
Summary
According to the ingredients list, the product consists of pure naphthalene, which is not authorised in biocides and lacks the appropriate labelling and warnings. Naphthalene is irritant, if inhaled or in contact with skin, and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and CLP Regulations.
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Product
Naphthalene — a) Happy Deer
- Brand
- a) Happy Deer
- Name / model
- a) Pearl Balls ; b) Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- a) 6956570300016b) 6931767563531
- Category
- Chemical products
- Transparent polyethylene bag with blue printing containing between 12 and 20 disks of white naphthalene.
What is the risk?
- According to the ingredients list, the product consists of pure naphthalene, which is not authorised in biocides and lacks the appropriate labelling and warnings. Naphthalene is irritant, if inhaled or in contact with skin, and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and CLP Regulations.
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: 02/09/2019
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