Christmas decorations with treated feathers

What is the danger

When touched, the notified products release colorants in considerable quantities. The colorants found are: - BASIC BLUE 9 (methylene blue CAS 61-73-4), which in concentrated solutions can cause damage to the cornea and conjunctiva and which can be harmful if swallowed in large quantities; - BASIC Violet 14 (CAS 632-99-5) is also present, which has been assessed by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) as a probably category 2B carcinogen.

Measures taken

1. Import rejected by the customs authorities Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Decorative articles made from duck feathers treated to 90° and then coloured blue. There are also quills of various kinds, probably peacock.

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

- Article 66439585 BLUE ball bar code 8031295891631; - Article 66439685 BLUE festoon bar code 031295891648.