EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's flip-flops Despicable me, universal studios “Flip Flops Flip flops til barn” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01496/22
Summary
The yellow strap and the coating on the sole contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 45 %). DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children's flip-flops — Despicable me, universal studios
- Brand
- Despicable me, universal studios
- Name / model
- Flip Flops Flip flops til barn
- Barcode
- 5400532038116
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children's flip-flops with colourful drawings. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The yellow strap and the coating on the sole contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 45 %). DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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