Vaxduk
Vaxduk was recalled on 22 October 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01443/21. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The back plastic contained short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) with measured value up to 6.
| Alert Number | A12/01443/21 |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 22 October 2021 |
Risk Description
The back plastic contained short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) with measured value up to 6.2-6.5 percent by weight. 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 doesn't comply with Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/09/2021
Product Description
Black oil cloth
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Vaxduk .
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.