EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's fancy dress/pyjamas with hat PLUS — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0610/16
Summary
null The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 82 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine 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
Children's fancy dress/pyjamas with hat — PLUS
- Brand
- PLUS
- Name / model
- Ref. 7713441
- Batch number(s)
- 7713441000036
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Santa Claus red, white and black pyjamas with press-stud fastening down the front and legs; sold with a red and white hat.
What is the risk?
- null The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 82 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine 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: 07/04/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/04/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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