A.I.&E. · Unknown

The scarf contains the aromatic amine 4.4'- diaminodiphenylmethane (measured concentration up to 86 mg/kg) released from azo-dyes. 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: 03 October 2014
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: 05/09/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1554/14
Model: Item No 29488
Batch: Barcode: 8 711252 294889Batch: 2015677
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

Football supporter's scarf, supplied with a cardboard label with the inscription "Schal- 130 x 14 cm Deutschland", in the colours of the German flag and the German national football team.