On June 17, 2016, the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) issued a consumer warning (alert number: A12/0747) on Chinese-made “PLUS” brand children’s costumes (pyjamas with stockings) /16). The notifying country in this case is France. The products notified this time are Christmas dresses (pajamas) with stockings. The style/model number of the product is Ref.7301010. Barcode unknown. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development industry classification code (OECD Portal Category) is 67000000-Clothing (clothing).
The red fabric of the above-mentioned clothes contains azo dyes that release the aromatic amine 2-naphthylamine (detection value is as high as 103 mg/kg). Aromatic amines may be absorbed through the skin when the product comes into direct or prolonged contact with the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cause cell mutations and affect the reproductive system. This product does not comply with the requirements of the EU REACH Regulation.
At present, the French authorities have taken measures to recall the above products from consumers.
To this end, it is recommended that relevant domestic production and export enterprises attach great importance to this. The EU issues a consumer warning on Chinese children’s costumes (pyjamas with stockings)
