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SAFETY GATEReference INFO/00079/22

Decorative candles — asfixia

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Decorative candles
Category
Decorative articles
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Choking
Official description
Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product has small parts (the decorative parts on top) that can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/03/2022

Territory

Geography

Origin
Bulgaria
Notifying country or territory
Bulgaria
Distribution
Notificado por Bulgaria

Provenance and context

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