EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Flip flops ORSO SANDLES — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00670/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 1.42%, 0.40% and 2.17% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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 — ORSO SANDLES
- Brand
- ORSO SANDLES
- Name / model
- 100101
- Barcode
- 5600814570185
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Navy-blue flip-flops featuring the Brazilian flag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 1.42%, 0.40% and 2.17% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2024
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