Scarf
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0741/08 |
| Brand | SEPPÄLÄ |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 11 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it releases benzidine 130 mg/kg and 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine 140 mg/kg, which exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg. Benzidine 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
A white cotton scarf with green decoration (stars etc.), size 100 x 100 cm.