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Rusta Växthus plastic greenhouse — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentNov 12, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Rusta Växthus plastic greenhouse — environment risk

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Hazard

The transparent plastic contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) with measured value up to 0.7% by weight and cadmium with measured value up to 0.03% by weight.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. Cadmium is very toxic to aquatic life and poses a risk to the environment. The product doesn't comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) and the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (16/06/2021)

Product description

Transparent plastic cover for a small greenhouse

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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