EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Bath mat — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1202/19
Summary
The fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration up to 1664 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath mat
- Name / model
- Bath mat · Article Nos 70206 and 70207
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 4047125702064 2) 4047125702071
- Category
- Other - -
- Rectangular black bath mat 50 x 80 cm, knotted appearance (cords approx. 3 cm long and 0.5 cm thick incorporated into the base layer); Packaging: printed cardboard insert on one narrow side; plastic handle; also sold in size 60 x 100 cm.
What is the risk?
- The fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration up to 1664 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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