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Scarves
26th September 2009
Item Description:
Brand: Casual & Comfortable
Type/number of model:
1. Art no. F06441/905, Code: 89133550091
2. Art no. F06439/905, Code: 8913345009
Description:
1. Pleated viscose scarf, colour turquoise blue, size 50 x 180 cm
2. Red viscose scarf, size 50 x 180 cm
Country of origin: India
Type/number of model:
1. Art no. F06441/905, Code: 89133550091
2. Art no. F06439/905, Code: 8913345009
Description:
1. Pleated viscose scarf, colour turquoise blue, size 50 x 180 cm
2. Red viscose scarf, size 50 x 180 cm
Country of origin: India
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain banned azo-colourants. The turquoise blue scarf released 51 mg/kg of benzidine and 270 mg/kg of 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine, which both exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg. The red scarf released 880 mg/kg of benzidine, which exceeds the limit 30 mg/kg.
The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Action Taken:
Import rejected by the customs authorities.
Notifying Country:
Finland
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
26th September 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
