EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Balaclava Humboo “160g Classic, Balaclavas, Classic Black, Size: Universal” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01024/23
Summary
The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 140 mg/kg). Benzidine is genotoxic, mutagenic and causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Balaclava — Humboo
- Brand
- Humboo
- Name / model
- 160g Classic, Balaclavas, Classic Black, Size: Universal
- Barcode
- 5902633271848
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Balaclava (typical type)
What is the risk?
- The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 140 mg/kg). Benzidine is genotoxic, mutagenic and causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Goods blocked
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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