EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Girls' shoes W.A.G. “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1527/14
Summary
null The leather of the sole and the insole of the shoes contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measure value: up to 5.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Girls' shoes — W.A.G.
- Brand
- W.A.G.
- Name / model
- Unknown · Model n°: 1212 NFV
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Girls' shoes with a beige leather instep, sole and insole. Tested sample: size 26. Packaging: a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The leather of the sole and the insole of the shoes contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measure value: up to 5.3 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: 15/09/2014
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