Scarves - Accessories
17th October 2009
Item Description:
Type/number of model:
1. Art no. KC-621
2. Art no. AP-EM
Description:
1. A turquoise and black viscose scarf with several different shaped patterns;
2. A turquoise and dark blue viscose scarf with squared patterns.
Country of origin: India
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains banned azocolourants.
The turquoise colour in the turquoise and black scarf releases 100 mg/kg of benzidine and 75 mg/kg of 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine, which both exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg.
The turquoise colour in the turquoise and dark blue scarf releases 120 mg/kg of benzidine and the dark blue colour releases 230 mg/kg of benzidine, which both exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg. The product does 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:
17th October 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
