Vinyl poncho 0,15 mm Vinyl Poncho 0,15 mm

Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Vinyl poncho 0,15 mm Vinyl Poncho 0,15 mm
Alert NumberA12/00311/20
BrandMil-tec tactical & outdoor products
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginUnknown
Published28 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.

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