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Naphthalene METAN “Naftalinli Tablet” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0503/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for sweets. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
- Naphthalene pieces in white colour, packed in cellophane packaging placed inside a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for sweets. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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