Perfumed incense sticks "Prof. Oriente Con Porta I
Chemical Other - - Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0591/11 |
| Brand | CERERIA ERMINI |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Published | 1 July 2011 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a chemical risk because the incense sticks release 54 µg/m³ of benzene during and 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
A black cylindrical carton holding 40 incense sticks with a label bearing the barcode, an indication of 40 incense sticks and the words 'PROF. ORIENTE CON PORTA INCENSI' [Oriental fragrance with incense holder] and 'Made in India'. The opposite side of the carton shows the brand name 'CERERIA ERMINI