EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's sandals “Blue glitter sandals” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00627/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 2.1% and 7.1% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children's sandals
- Name / model
- Blue glitter sandals
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Blue PVC sandals, intended for children. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 2.1% and 7.1% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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: 24/11/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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