Vinyl poncho 0,15 mm Vinyl Poncho 0,15 mm
| Alert Number | A12/00311/20 |
| Brand | Mil-tec tactical & outdoor products |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 28 February 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.4 % by weight).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulations.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Raincoat (rain poncho) in plastic material with camouflage imprint. The product is made of polyvinylchloride. The product was also sold online.