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Sockswear Baby Söckchen ("Baby socks") — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 14, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Sockswear Baby Söckchen ("Baby socks") — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Sockswear Baby Söckchen ("Baby socks") — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The orange polyester fibres of the socks contain azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene (measured value: 525 mg/kg). The aromatic amine in question has a high allergenic potential on exposure to the skin and is known to be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Pack of seven pairs of baby socks, in different colours and with different patterns.

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.

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