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On Ear Wireless Headphones “P24” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0116/19
Summary
The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 4.4 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
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Product
On Ear Wireless Headphones
- Name / model
- P24 · 05489806
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Headphones. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 4.4 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Measures not taken.
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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