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Scarf — chemical risk (0976/09)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 24, 2009

Hazard

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

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importerRecall from consumers by the importer ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Red silk scarf

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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