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Perfumed incense sticks "Prof. Oriente Con Porta Incensi"
02nd July 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Cereria Ermini
Type/number of model: 8005343019544
Description: A black cylindrical carton holding 40 incense sticks with a label bearing the barcode, an indication of 40 incense sticks and the words 'PROF. ORIENTE CON PORTA INCENSI' [Oriental fragrance with incense holder] and 'Made in India'. The opposite side of the carton shows the brand name 'CERERIA ERMINI dal 1970' and the words 'NEROPROFUMO ORIENTE' [Black oriental fragrance].
Country of origin: India
Type/number of model: 8005343019544
Description: A black cylindrical carton holding 40 incense sticks with a label bearing the barcode, an indication of 40 incense sticks and the words 'PROF. ORIENTE CON PORTA INCENSI' [Oriental fragrance with incense holder] and 'Made in India'. The opposite side of the carton shows the brand name 'CERERIA ERMINI dal 1970' and the words 'NEROPROFUMO ORIENTE' [Black oriental fragrance].
Country of origin: India
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the incense sticks release 54 µg/m³ of benzene during and 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.
Action Taken:
Import rejected by the customs authorities.
Notifying Country:
ITALY
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
02nd July 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
