Yoga mat

Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Yoga mat
Alert NumberA12/00116/20
BrandBLACC
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnknown
Published31 January 2020

Risk Description

The product poses a risk for the environment because the small black stopper on the carrier lace contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.09 % 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 human health and 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Conformity defects will be resolvedDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Yoga mat 3mm in a light purple color.

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