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Sweden	Furniture: Sofas, recliners and foot stools. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 52 – 2008) The products pose a chemical risk and can cause skin irritation due to the presence of dimethylfumarate. Read more
Lithuania	Chemical products: Fluid incense - THE REAL POPPERS extra strong. This product contains isobutyl nitrite. (Week 52 – 2008) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 0.1% of isobutyl nitrite, which is classified as carcinogen and mutagen and therefore banned in the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Read more
France	Textiles: Women's boots. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 52 – 2008) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 19 ppm dimethylfumarate. Read more
France	Textiles: Ladies’ boots and shoes. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 50 – 2008) The product poses a chemical risk because the allergy caused by this substance manifests itself in the form of irritation, rashes, burns, joint pain and in some cases debilitating acute and generalized eczema. It would also appear that the allergy resulting from contact with dimethylfumarate, combined with other pathologies, can cause chronic or acute respiratory disorders. Read more
Italy	Toys: puzzle mats. (Week 49 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of acetophenone, a substance classified by Directive 67/548/EE as a harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes. Read More
Italy	Toys: puzzle mats. (Week 48 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of acetophenone, a substance classified by Directive 67/548/EE as a harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes. Read More
Germany	Stationery, felt-tip of pen: this product contains benzene. (Week 48 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 52 mg/kg benzene (dark orange), 14 mg/kg benzene (red-brown), 15 mg/kg benzene (light yellow). Read More
Italy	Toys: puzzle mats. (Week 48 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of acetophenone, a substance classified by Directive 67/548/EE as a harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes. Read More
Italy	Toys: puzzle mats. (Week 48 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of acetophenone, a substance classified by Directive 67/548/EE as a harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes. Read More
Spain	Hobby/sports equipment: binoculars. (Week 47 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of organic volatile compounds in the materials which come into contact with the skin and which may cause skin irritation. Read More

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