Baby Söckchen ("Baby socks") · Chemical
Product: Baby socks · Sockswear · Unknown
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Germany
Hazard: The orange polyester fibres of the socks contain azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene (measured value: 525 mg/kg). The aromatic amine in question has a high allergenic potential on exposure to the skin and is known to be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: Unknown