Polycell · Mould killer in a bottle - Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller

The product poses a risk of poisoning because a number of the Child Resistant Fasteners (CRF) have been found not to be properly engaged. Hand closing of CRFs successfully engages the CRF effectively removing the hazard. Neither the CRF or the container have been found to be defective. The product poses a risk of poisoning as the result of ingesting (drinking the product) which has as an ingredient benzalkonium chloride – fungicidal component.

Published: 31 August 2007
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0898/07
Model: - 500ml bottle Bar Code 5010567136017, - 1 litre bottle Bar Code 5010567137014.
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5010567136017 · 5010567137014

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

The Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller is a water-based product containing fungicides that kill and remove mould. It is a clear colourless liquid. It is sold as 500 ml and 1 litre pack sizes. The bottles are made from clear transparent plastic. The containers are fitted with Child Resistant Fastenings (CRFs) of the squeeze and twist type.