India

Bedspread

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Cotton Printed Bed Sheet Double
Brand: 

The red textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value: 870 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Men's shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
reality shoe
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 14.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Facial toner

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
Rosenwasser Absolut naturrein
Brand: 

The product has an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured values up to 1300 cfu/g). In particular, if used on dry and damaged skin, the product may cause infection or skin irritation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Necklace

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
ZARA ACCESSORIES collection
Brand: 

The product contains cadmium (measured value: up to 90% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Talcum powder

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
1) Talcum Powder Scented Rose; 2) Talcum Powder Cool Breeze
Brand: 

The product contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measure value up to 6300 cfu/g). The contamination can cause eye irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Leather wallet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 22.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. Moreover, it contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration 39.4 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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