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Libero Mondo incense sticks - jasmine — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 30, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the incense sticks release 30 µg/m³ of benzene during combustion and 21 µg/m³ of benzene after combustion.Furthermore, the product releases also 26 µg/m³ of toluene during combustion and 21 µg/m³ toluene after combustion.As the product is intended for use in closed environments and not to be dispersed by ventilation, the values for benzene and toluene are to be considered harmful to health.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

The item's packaging is made out of cardboard and is rectangular, flat and yellow. On the front there is a picture of a long green leaf; at the top there are pictures of two smaller symmetrical leaves placed horizontally; beneath them the logo of the "Libero Mondo" brand and the word "JASMINE" are displayed in green font. At the bottom a text box contains the text: natural incense sticks. The back of the packaging bears details and the address of the importer and distributor and of the manufacturer.

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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