EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' shoes ddstep — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1149/17
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the pink leather is too high (measured value 18.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Girls' shoes — ddstep
- Brand
- ddstep
- Name / model
- 026-8bl, No. 35
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Leather shoes for girls, white color with pink and white flowers.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the pink leather is too high (measured value 18.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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