EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Jacket Zeeman “Children’s Hoody” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1114/18
Summary
The jacket contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration: >100 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration: 75 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
Jacket — Zeeman
- Brand
- Zeeman
- Name / model
- Children’s Hoody · 3538
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Jacket with hood (with ears and eyes) for children. Available in different colours and patterns.
What is the risk?
- The jacket contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration: >100 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration: 75 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: 15/06/2018
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