EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Pest control product Ferber Painting “Cockroach killer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01070/24
Summary
The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken with food by visually impaired persons. The product is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening and a tactile warning of danger.The user therefore lacks the necessary information on the dangers if the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
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Product
Pest control product — Ferber Painting
- Brand
- Ferber Painting
- Name / model
- Cockroach killer
- Category
- Chemical products
- Product in the form of granules advertised as suitable for all types of cockroaches: brown-banded cockroaches, oriental cockroaches, wood cockroaches, etc. Product is advertised as a paste, dough made from sweet foods and as natural, non-biocidal product. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken with food by visually impaired persons. The product is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening and a tactile warning of danger.The user therefore lacks the necessary information on the dangers if the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/02/2024
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