Bamboo placemats

What is the danger

The green variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg). Furthermore, the brown variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing benzidine (measured value: 150 mg/kg). In the event of longer-term direct skin contact, aromatic amines can be absorbed through the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer and cell mutations and affect reproduction.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 April 2021
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 April 2021
3. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 April 2021
4. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 April 2021

Product

Description

Dark-green or brown place settings made of bamboo and cotton with piping around the edges and a fabric label with the Villeroy & Boch logo. The size is 33 cm x 48 cm. The product was also sold online.

Category

Bamboo table place setting

Brand

Villeroy & Boch

Model / type

35-9040-000535-9040-0009

Barcode

40036834608464003683460884