Incense sticks - Jasmine
31st July 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Unknown
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.
Country of origin: India
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Danger:
Chemical
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.
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.
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Notes & History:
31st July 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
