EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
T-shirt NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC “Long Beach” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0161/15
Summary
null The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 93 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
T-shirt — NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC
- Brand
- NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC
- Name / model
- Long Beach · YF-3892A
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- T-shirt in dark blue colour with inscription Long Beach in orange colour. There are also other coloured inscriptions and printings.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 93 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2015
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