BECO · Neopren Shorty

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 62 mg/kg, 23 mg/kg and 28 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 27 March 2020
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 26/02/2020 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 26/02/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00450/20
Model: Art.: 5805

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Neoprene (shorty) suit for children in black/blue/green or black/pink red coloured fabric.