Ladies' scarf
L'asessor · Terttu
- Country of origin
- India
- Notifying country
- Finland
Requirements breached
The non-transparent part of the scarves contain a too high level of azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines benzidine (measured concentration 2000 mg/kg for the black scarf and 57 mg/kg for the rose scarf); the black scarf contains furthermore azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine biphenyl-4-ylamine at a too high levell (measured concentration 65 mg/kg). 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.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 13 July 2015
Product
- Description
- Scarf made of silk (60 %) and cotton (40 %). Both ends of the scarf are transparent with a flower pattern and fringes.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1092/15 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2015-035
- Published
- 27 August 2015
- Corrigendum
- Notification A12/0812/15 published on the report n 26/2015 has been removed after a revised risk assessment by the notifying authorities.
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