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Toy rifle “M-16A4 Assault Rifle” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1796/17
Summary
The cords contain 0.2 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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
Toy rifle
- Name / model
- M-16A4 Assault Rifle · 17175
- Batch number(s)
- 7392870171755
- Category
- Toys
- Toy rifle, black with metallic and red details. 39x21 cm. Cardboard packaging with open front.
What is the risk?
- The cords contain 0.2 % short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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