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Date of publication: 21-10-2016

Level: Serious risk

Type: Consumer products

Ref.: A12/1348/16

Notifying country: Sweden

Country of origin: China

Counterfeit:

Risk type: Chemical

Product: Leather bracelet

Product name: Unknown

Product description: Black leather braclet with an old silver plating plate covered with rhinestones.

Brand: Oxxo design

Category: Jewellery

Type/number of model: 746BS

Batch number/Barcode: 7340127223214

OECD Portal Category: 64000000 - Personal Accessories

Risk: The leather contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 454 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.

Measures adopted by notifying country: Measures ordered by public authorities: Withdrawal of the product from the market

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