EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Pest control product Ferber Painting “Squirrel killer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01408/24
Summary
The product, due to its appearance, is attractive to children and can also be mistaken for food by visually impaired persons. The product packaging is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening nor with a tactile warning of danger. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about the dangers if the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Pest control product — Ferber Painting
- Brand
- Ferber Painting
- Name / model
- Squirrel killer
- Category
- Chemical products
- Product in the form of granules advertised as a bait to kill all species of squirrels. Product is advertised as a paste, dough made from hazelnuts 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 for food by visually impaired persons. The product packaging is not equipped with a child-resistant fastening nor with a tactile warning of danger. The user therefore lacks the necessary information about 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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