Ladies' scarf
L'asessor
- Case number
- A12/1092/15
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Type / Model
- art. ST-2944
- Batch
- 1106176672009 (Black), 1106176717243 (Rose)
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- Country of origin
- India
- Published
- 2015-09-04
⚠️ Risk
null 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
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 13/07/2015