EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Flip flops LCJ “Ciabatte da mare” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01276/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 8.5% 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
Flip flops — LCJ
- Brand
- LCJ
- Name / model
- Ciabatte da mare
- Batch number(s)
- 4618.AS231
- Barcode
- 4568054261120
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Plastic flip flops.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 8.5% 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: 09/01/2024
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