EU Safety Gate · Report-2021-20
Villeroy & Boch · Essentials Bamboo Platzset
The green variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg). Furthermore, the brown variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing benzidine (measured value: 150 mg/kg). In the event of longer-term direct skin contact, aromatic amines can be absorbed through the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer and cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 21 May 2021
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 30/04/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 30/04/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks. Date of entry into force: 30/04/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 30/04/2021
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00683/21
- Model
- 35-9040-0005 , 35-9040-0009
Classification
- Category
- Other - Bamboo table place setting
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
Dark-green or brown place settings made of bamboo and cotton with piping around the edges and a fabric label with the Villeroy & Boch logo. The size is 33 cm x 48 cm. The product was also sold online.