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Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double bedspread — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 20, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double bedspread — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double bedspread — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The red textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value: 870 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (01/04/2016)

Product description

Big cotton bedspread (size: 210 x 240 cm) with zodiac patterns and inscriptions. The bedspread is dyed with red and black colours. It is packed in a transparent plastic bag.

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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