SOPHIA DELLI · Handbag

The red front of the bag contains azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene (measured values up to 934 mg/kg). The aromatic amine in question has a high allergenic potential on exposure to the skin and is known to be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Published: 26 August 2016
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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: 28/06/2016 · 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: 28/06/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1060/16
Model: B5288

Classification

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

Product description

Red handbag, partly covered in synthetic snakeskin.