Scarf
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0262/09 |
| Brand | Seppälä |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Model Number | LDS Scarf Fusion, multicolour pink |
| Published | 27 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the scarf's blue colour releases 85 mg/kg of 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine, which exceeds the limit 30 mg/kg. Levels greater than 30 mg/kg indicate that azocolourants have been used to dye the scarf.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cotton scarf with black-pink-white and blue squares and stripes, size 100 x 100 cm.