EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children’s sandals Superfit — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01771/24
Summary
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 4.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children’s sandals — Superfit
- Brand
- Superfit
- Name / model
- 2116
- Barcode
- 010354340109
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Blue sandal with green fabric, grey sole, Velcro fasteners, tractor appliqué
What is the risk?
- The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 4.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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