EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Scarf “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0694/15
Summary
null The scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine (measured concentration 77.7 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
Scarf
- Name / model
- Unknown · Item NO 29488
- Batch number(s)
- 8711252294889;Batch: 2015283
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- White scarf, multicoloured 'Deutschland' lettering, black fringes at the ends of the scarf, measurements: 14 x 130 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine (measured concentration 77.7 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/03/2015
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