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Fancy-dress bandana Krabat “Cowboy Bandana” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0559/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the red fabric contains azo dyes releasing 2,4 diaminoanisol above the limit (measured value >500 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- A fancy-dress bandana made of red fabric for children.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the red fabric contains azo dyes releasing 2,4 diaminoanisol above the limit (measured value >500 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2014
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