Unknown · Unknown

The scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine (measured concentration 77.7 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: 29 May 2015
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): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 09/03/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0694/15
Model: Item NO 29488
Batch: 8711252294889;Batch: 2015283
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8711252294889

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

White scarf, multicoloured 'Deutschland' lettering, black fringes at the ends of the scarf, measurements: 14 x 130 cm.