Naphthalene

What is the danger

The product poses a risk of: - choking because it can be confused with a foodstuff by children and swallowed, - chemical because the swallowing and touching of naphthalene by children can cause irritation, burning, poisoning and, in the case of a contact with eyes, redness and burns. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC.

Measures taken

1. Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Press release has been issued. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Naphthalene in the form of round sweets packed in a transparent bag containing 20 pieces of coloured (white, yellow, green, orange and pink) or white mothballs. There is an inscription on the packaging: “naphthalene – an agent against moths, keep away from children".

Category

Food-imitating products

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

barcode 943011558