EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ladies’ sandals ElleNor “Damen Pantolette” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0169/19
Summary
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather of the insoles is too high (measured value 12.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Ladies’ sandals — ElleNor
- Brand
- ElleNor
- Name / model
- Damen Pantolette
- Batch number(s)
- 4039653754509
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Ladies’ sandals with two, approx. 3.5 cm-wide, crossed straps made of synthetic material over the instep of the foot; insoles made of light-brown leather. Available in sizes 37-40 in black/silver.
What is the risk?
- The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather of the insoles is too high (measured value 12.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/01/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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