Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines 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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Children's tracksuit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 224 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration 140 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. Moreover, the drawstrings in the hood and in the waist area of the tracksuit may become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries.

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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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Leather belt

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found 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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