Villeroy & Boch Essentials Bamboo Platzset bamboo placemats — chemical risk
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Hazard
The green variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg). Furthermore, the brown variant of the product contains azo dyes releasing benzidine (measured value: 150 mg/kg).In the event of longer-term direct skin contact, aromatic amines can be absorbed through the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer and cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (30/04/2021)
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (30/04/2021)
- Warning consumers of the risks — Distributor (30/04/2021)
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Distributor (30/04/2021)
Product description
Dark-green or brown place settings made of bamboo and cotton with piping around the edges and a fabric label with the Villeroy & Boch logo. The size is 33 cm x 48 cm. The product was also sold online.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.