Hammer
Environment Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1663/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 December 2017 |
Risk Description
null The handle contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.7%). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. 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 marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Claw hammer with a black handle.