EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ladies' scarf L'asessor “Vuokko” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0438/15
Summary
null The see-through part of the scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine above the permitted levels (measured concentration up to 210 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' scarf — L'asessor
- Brand
- L'asessor
- Name / model
- Vuokko · Style number ST-1661
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code: 1106161745503
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- A blue silk and cotton scarf with a flower pattern. At both ends of the scarf there is a see-through section with a fringe.
What is the risk?
- null The see-through part of the scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine above the permitted levels (measured concentration up to 210 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: 17/03/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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