Växthus fristående plastic cover for greenhouse — environment risk
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Hazard
The transparent plastic contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) with measured value up to 0.99% 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. The product doesn't comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Stop of sales — Other (15/06/2022)
Product description
A transparent plastic cover for a greenhouse made of PVC plastic. Product also 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.