EU Safety Gate · Report-2015-035
L'asessor · Terttu
The non-transparent part of the scarves contain a too high level of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines benzidine (measured concentration 2000 mg/kg for the black scarf and 57 mg/kg for the rose scarf); the black scarf contains furthermore azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine biphenyl-4-ylamine at a too high levell (measured concentration 65 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
- 04 September 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: 13/07/2015
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1092/15
- Model
- art. ST-2944
- Batch
- 1106176672009 (Black), 1106176717243 (Rose)
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 1106176672009 · 1106176717243
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
Scarf made of silk (60 %) and cotton (40 %). Both ends of the scarf are transparent with a flower pattern and fringes.