EU Safety Gate · Report-2015-013
L'asessor · Vuokko
The see-through part of the scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine above the permitted levels (measured concentration up to 210 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.
- Published
- 03 April 2015
- Notifying authority
- Finland
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 17/03/2015
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0438/15
- Model
- Style number ST-1661
- Batch
- Bar code: 1106161745503
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 1106161745503
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
A blue silk and cotton scarf with a flower pattern. At both ends of the scarf there is a see-through section with a fringe.