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SAFETY GATEReference INFO/00111/22

Candle — asfixia

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Candle
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 candles may be mistaken for food stuff. A small child can put them in the mouth and choke on it. A part from that the muffin shaped candle has decorative parts that can be easily detached. 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/07/2022

Territory

Geography

Origin
Bulgaria
Notifying country or territory
Bulgaria
Distribution
Notificado por Bulgaria

Provenance and context

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