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Pashmina-style scarf
09th April 2011
Item Description:
Brand: Indian Shops
Type/number of model: Viscopash (100% Viscose Italy Design)
Description: Scarves in a) red and b) blue colour.
Country of origin: India
Type/number of model: Viscopash (100% Viscose Italy Design)
Description: Scarves in a) red and b) blue colour.
Country of origin: India
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Danger:
Chemical
The products pose a chemical risk because:
a) the red scarf contains azodyes releasing 40 mg/kg of carcinogenic 4-aminobiphenyl and 400 mg/kg benzidine, and
b) the blue scarf contains azodyes releasing 150 mg/kg of carcinogenic 3,3-Dimethoxybenzidine, 60 mg/kg of 3,3-Dimethylbenzidine; and 400 mg/kg benzidine.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the supplier
Notifying Country:
CYPRUS
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:
09th April 2011 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
