Lightweight neoprene armb
| Alert Number | A12/1857/17 |
| Brand | Varde |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 615826-5 |
| Published | 5 January 2018 |
Risk Description
The black plastic contains 0,5 % short chained chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 30/08/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/08/2017
Product Description
Black armband for mobile phone, transparent and black plastic in front and neoprene straps packed in a black cardboard box with plastic window.