Rainhat Sou'Wester
Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1880/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 5 January 2018 |
Risk Description
The rainhat contains short chained chlorinated parafins (SCCPs) (measured value 4,3%). 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 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: 15/12/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/08/2017
Product Description
Blue sou'wester with white ribbon in a transparent plastic bag.