EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Leather bracelet Oxxo design — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1348/16
Summary
null The leather contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 454 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this 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
Leather bracelet — Oxxo design
- Brand
- Oxxo design
- Name / model
- 746BS
- Batch number(s)
- 7340127223214
- Category
- Jewellery
- Black leather braclet with an old silver plating plate covered with rhinestones.
What is the risk?
- null The leather contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 454 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/10/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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