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RUBLEV fotboll plastic ball — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentDec 24, 2021
Photo from the official notice: RUBLEV fotboll plastic ball — environment risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the ball contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1% by weight). SCCPs persistent 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. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (19/10/2021)

Product description

A black and white football. Product sold online.

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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