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Blue Diamond Moth Balls — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 11, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Blue Diamond Moth Balls — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene, which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs. The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Destruction of the product

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

White naphthalene balls in plastic bag packaging

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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