Green hose set
Environment Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0318/19 |
| Brand | Green>it |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 22 February 2019 |
Risk Description
The hose contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 4.66%). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The company is reported to the prosecutorDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Green, 20 meter long, plastic hosepipe.