Rapex 2018 08 PVC Gloves PVC-Handschuhe MEMPHIS

Alert number: A12/0232/18

 
Category: Protective equipment
 
Product: PVC Gloves
 
Brand: Unknown
 
Name: PVC-Handschuhe MEMPHIS
 
Type / number of model: X000O7Q4PR
 
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
 
Risk type: Environment
 
The plastic contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value 0.64%).
The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. 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 does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
 
 

Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor)

 
 
 
Description: Red gloves made of PVC. Sold in transparent, plastic packaging.
Country of origin: Unknown
Alert submitted by: Sweden
Risk level: Serious