EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s flip flops JOMIX SHOES “ciabatta” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01275/24
Summary
The plastic material of the upper of the flip flops contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 27% by weight). DEHP 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 — JOMIX SHOES
- Brand
- JOMIX SHOES
- Name / model
- ciabatta
- Batch number(s)
- SD5346
- Barcode
- 8052779037208
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Plastic sandals for children with a black and white sole and a transparent soft plastic upper with pictures and the inscription ‘Hello!’.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the upper of the flip flops contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 27% by weight). DEHP 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2024
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