Crinkled scarf

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Alert Number0081/08
BrandBijou Brigitte
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginIndia
Model NumberCrinkled scarf, 80 cm x 30 cm, Pink/Orange/Brown, Article No. 913722+700.
Published1 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the carcinogenic aromatic amine benzidine:- the orange threads contains 76.8 mg/kg,- the brown contains 280 mg/kg.The commercial manufacture and treatment of textile and leather products that may come into direct contact with human skin for extended periods must not make use of any azodyes which on cleavage of one or more azo groups could release more than 30 mg/kg of one of the aromatic amines listed in the Annex. Consumer goods not complying with this provision may not be placed on the market.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Scarf 80 cm x 30 cm, with rubber cross strips at three places along its length, giving it its crinkled form. Colours: bright pink, orange and brown; some pink fringing on one side.

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