Incense sticks

Chemical Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Incense sticks
Alert Number0036/11
Brand"Lord Buddha" Darshan Exports
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginIndia
Published21 January 2011

Risk Description

null The product poses a chemical risk because the incense sticks release 72,7 µg/m³ of benzene during combustion and 74,3 µg/m³ of benzene after combustion.Furthermore, the product releases also 18,4 µg/m³ of toluene during combustion and 19 µg/m³ toluene after combustion.As the product is intended for use in closed environments and not to be dispersed by ventilation, the values for benzene and toluene are to be considered harmful to health.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The articles are packaged in a rectangular cardboard box which is light and dark blue in colour with images of Buddha. The box also bears the brand name, the barcode and the words "DARSHAN Exports".

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