The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards
Blue Diamond Moth Balls
Alert number
2112-0163
Product type
Chemical products - Naphthalene moth balls
Product identifiers
Brand: Blue Diamond
Product description
White naphthalene balls in plastic bag packaging
Country of origin
Nigeria
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
Serious
Risk type
Chemical
Risk description
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 REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
Corrective measures
Destruction of the product
Online marketplace
N/A
Notifier
Local authority trading standards
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