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The product contains azo-dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 270 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: 25 September 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): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 08/09/2015 · 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: 26/08/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1173/15
Model: Various types: – pink/purple/dark blue – pink/purple with horse pattern – blue/green/dark blue – blue/orange with monster pattern
Batch: 80155008721306100799; Order No: 80155/00,

Classification

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

Product description

Children's raincoat with hood; no packaging.