EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Neoprene suit Mystic “Brand Shorty 3/2mm Bzip Flatlock Color Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01049/25
Summary
The black fabric of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene, benzo(e)pyrene and benzo(e)anthracen (measured values: up to 5.95mg/kg, 6.09mg/kg and 3.54mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Neoprene suit — Mystic
- Brand
- Mystic
- Name / model
- Brand Shorty 3/2mm Bzip Flatlock Color Black · 35000.230140
- Barcode
- 8715738813298
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Neoprene suit in black and white fabric.
What is the risk?
- The black fabric of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene, benzo(e)pyrene and benzo(e)anthracen (measured values: up to 5.95mg/kg, 6.09mg/kg and 3.54mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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