EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ladies' scarf L'asessor “Terttu” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1092/15
Summary
null The non-transparent part of the scarves contain a too high level of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines benzidine (measured concentration 2000 mg/kg for the black scarf and 57 mg/kg for the rose scarf); the black scarf contains furthermore azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine biphenyl-4-ylamine at a too high levell (measured concentration 65 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with…
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Product
Ladies' scarf — L'asessor
- Brand
- L'asessor
- Name / model
- Terttu · art. ST-2944
- Batch number(s)
- 1106176672009 (Black), 1106176717243 (Rose)
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Scarf made of silk (60 %) and cotton (40 %). Both ends of the scarf are transparent with a flower pattern and fringes.
What is the risk?
- null The non-transparent part of the scarves contain a too high level of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines benzidine (measured concentration 2000 mg/kg for the black scarf and 57 mg/kg for the rose scarf); the black scarf contains furthermore azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine biphenyl-4-ylamine at a too high levell (measured concentration 65 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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