EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Flip-flops JOMIX SHOES — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00354/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 3.95% by weight). This phthalate 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
Flip-flops — JOMIX SHOES
- Brand
- JOMIX SHOES
- Name / model
- SD8136
- Barcode
- 8052779054212
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Flip flops consisting of a sole made of rose polymeric material and a Y-shaped strap made of polymeric material. Various decorative elements are attached to the textile. The strap is wrapped in textile material.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 3.95% by weight). This phthalate 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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