EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ladies’ nightwear Zeeman — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1204/17
Summary
null The product contains the azo dye Disperse Yellow 23 (CI 26070) releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene (measured value: 567 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
Ladies’ nightwear — Zeeman
- Brand
- Zeeman
- Name / model
- 28059
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Grey/black/pink patterned ladies’ nightdress with contrasting bodice, lace trimming, adjustable grey straps, loose product with hanging label
What is the risk?
- null The product contains the azo dye Disperse Yellow 23 (CI 26070) releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene (measured value: 567 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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