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SAFETY GATEReference A12/03061/24

String light — riesgo medioambiental

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Identification

Product identification

Product
String light
Category
Lighting chains
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Environment
Official description
The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 18.35 % by weight). It also contains excessive concentrations of DBP (measured value up to 7,5 % 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. Phtalates pose a risk to human health and the environment The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/07/2024

Territory

Geography

Origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country or territory
Sweden
Distribution
Notificado por Sweden

Provenance and context

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