CIRIMAR · BUG - OFF - Naphtalene balls

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains pure naphthalene, which is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and dermal absorption. The marketing of naphthalene products is prohibited according to Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and Commission Decision 2008/681/EC.

Published: 27 December 2013
Notifying authority: Bulgaria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 05/12/2013

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1941/13
Model: 557-534-5164
Batch: Unknown

Classification

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

Product description

Naphthalene balls sold 12 units packs. The packaging is transparent and is made of polyethylene.