Christmas decorations with treated feathers
| Alert Number | 0736/07 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | - Article 66439585 BLUE ball bar code 8031295891631;- Article 66439685 BLUE festoon bar code 031295891648. |
| Published | 27 July 2007 |
Risk Description
When touched, the notified products release colorants in considerable quantities.The colorants found are:- BASIC BLUE 9 (methylene blue CAS 61-73-4), which in concentrated solutions can cause damage to the cornea and conjunctiva and which can be harmful if swallowed in large quantities;- BASIC Violet 14 (CAS 632-99-5) is also present, which has been assessed by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) as a probably category 2B carcinogen.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Decorative articles made from duck feathers treated to 90° and then coloured blue. There are also quills of various kinds, probably peacock.