EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's sandals R-Island “R-Island "Lucky Bears"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01464/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.65%, 15.8% and 20.9% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children's sandals — R-Island
- Brand
- R-Island
- Name / model
- R-Island "Lucky Bears" · X22302
- Barcode
- 843557223022
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Sandals with yellow sole and orange upper layer.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.65%, 15.8% and 20.9% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their 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: 26/08/2022
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