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Unknown was recalled on 18 September 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1130/15. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The plastic material in the bathmat contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.
| Alert Number | A12/1130/15 |
| Brand | Sympatex |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 18 September 2015 |
Risk Description
The plastic material in the bathmat contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.53 % by weight). 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 the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/05/2015
Product Description
200*65 cm striped bathmat in white, blue and turquoise
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Unknown.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.