Långtidsbevattnare
| Alert Number | A12/01555/21 |
| Brand | Blomsterlandet |
| Category | Other - Gardening tool |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 19 November 2021 |
Risk Description
The green plastic of the product contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 6.8 and 9.6 % by weight, respectively).DIBP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. 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 REACH Regulation and 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: 01/10/2021
Product Description
Strings with a green plastic cover. The product was also sold online.