INTERNATIONAL · Naphthalene mothballs

The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.

Published: 09 February 2024
Notifying authority: France
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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 06/12/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00228/24

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Spain

Product description

White naphthalene mothballs with a diameter of 2 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BH575HLL).