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TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées candle fragrances — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 14, 2017
Photo from the official notice: TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées candle fragrances — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: TERRE DE BOUGIES / Expressions Parfumées candle fragrances — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The products lack the required labelling and safety cap (child-resistant fastening). Children could accidentally swallow some of the product. In addition, the cinnamon fragrance contains safrole. This substance may cause cancer, is harmful if swallowed and causes skin irritation.The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) and the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (27/02/2017)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (27/02/2017)

Product description

Fragrances supplied in 27 ml, 250 ml and 1 litre bottles (139 different fragrances), to be diluted in wax to produce scented candles.

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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