Insect Repellent Mothballs

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Insect Repellent Mothballs
Alert NumberSR/00968/25
BrandHome Beauty
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of OriginUnknown
Published21 March 2025

Risk Description

The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 27/11/2024

Product Description

Mothballs. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BYVZK9JW).

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