Bikini
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1145/08 |
| Brand | Sport |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | EAN Code: 4330717128626 |
| Published | 17 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the black seams of the bikini contain banned azodyes (356 mg/kg of 4-aminoazobenzene) which, when broken down, can form carcinogenic amines. The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of remaining stock by the retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Bikini top and briefs made from elastic textile, both with flower patterns in colours beige, brown and black. There is a white plastic buckle at the top of the briefs. Bikini top has sewn-in reinforcement. There are black seams which come directly into contact with the body.