Scarf
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0976/09 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 24 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains banned azocolourants. The scarf's red colour releases 124 mg/kg of benzidine, which exceeds the limit of 30 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importerRecall from consumers by the importer ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Red silk scarf