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The scarf contains azo dyes releasing 790 mg/kg of benzidine. 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: 24 August 2018
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 10/08/2018

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Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1238/18
Model: Style 1810
Batch: 1234567323671
Check-digit validated barcodes: 1234567323671

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: India

Product description

A dark blue cashmere scarf.