EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-020
Unknown · Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double
The red textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value: 870 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.
- Published
- 20 May 2016
- 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: 01/04/2016
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0626/16
- Model
- Zodiac printed
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
Big cotton bedspread (size: 210 x 240 cm) with zodiac patterns and inscriptions. The bedspread is dyed with red and black colours. It is packed in a transparent plastic bag.