
Bath mat
Unknown · Bath mat
OtherChemical
- Country of origin
- India
- Notifying country
- Germany
What is the danger
The fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration up to 1664 mg/kg).
Requirements breached
When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amines 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
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 19 March 2019
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 19 March 2019
Product
- Description
- Rectangular black bath mat 50 x 80 cm, knotted appearance (cords approx. 3 cm long and 0.5 cm thick incorporated into the base layer); Packaging: printed cardboard insert on one narrow side; plastic handle; also sold in size 60 x 100 cm.
- Category
- -
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1202/19 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2019-032
- Published
- 1 August 2019
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/362319
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