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Naphthalene mothballs Panda “Boules de naphtaline” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00842/23
Summary
The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. In addition, the product is not correctly labelled and the consumer is not informed of the risks. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation nor with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and…
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Product
Naphthalene mothballs — Panda
- Brand
- Panda
- Name / model
- Boules de naphtaline
- Barcode
- 6923421500055
- Category
- Chemical products
- Naphthalene balls
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. In addition, the product is not correctly labelled and the consumer is not informed of the risks. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation nor 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: 17/03/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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