EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' sandals Rachel Shoes “1. Space Lam Plata; 2. Vaquetilla Blanco” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0815/14
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because the sole and the insole contain Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values up to 100 mg/kg).Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Girls' sandals — Rachel Shoes
- Brand
- Rachel Shoes
- Name / model
- 1. Space Lam Plata; 2. Vaquetilla Blanco · 1. 10420X , 2. 10682
- Batch number(s)
- 1. 1001410059304 2.1003620403328
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Two different models of girls' sandals with synthetic uppers and soles. Model 1. is decorated with rhinestones, and Model 2. has criss-crossed straps over the instep and is available in two different colours. The sizes of the samples are 25, 26 and30 (Model 1) and 32, 36 and 37 (Model 2.)
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because the sole and the insole contain Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values up to 100 mg/kg).Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/05/2014
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