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La scarf — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 28, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because of banned azocolourants. The red-black scarf's red colour releases 44 mg/kg of benzidine and the blue-green scarf's blue color releases 240 mg/kg of benzidine, in both cases exceeding the limit of 30 mg/kg.The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

1. Red-black viscose scarf with square design, size 90 x 90 cm 2. Blue-green viscose scarf with squared design, size 55 x 180 cm

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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