Naphthalene
| Alert Number | 0772/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | barcode 943011558 |
| Published | 18 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of:- choking because it can be confused with a foodstuff by children and swallowed,- chemical because the swallowing and touching of naphthalene by children can cause irritation, burning, poisoning and, in the case of a contact with eyes, redness and burns. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Naphthalene in the form of round sweets packed in a transparent bag containing 20 pieces of coloured (white, yellow, green, orange and pink) or white mothballs. There is an inscription on the packaging: “naphthalene – an agent against moths, keep away from children".