EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Men's shoes W.A.G. “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0864/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 6.4 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Men's shoes — W.A.G.
- Brand
- W.A.G.
- Name / model
- Unknown · Model: 4007LP
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Men's shoes with leather uppers and synthetic soles. Inside there is a sticker with symbols identifying the materials used in the shoes. Packaged in a cardboard box showing the brand, model, colour and size.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 6.4 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). 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: 22/05/2014
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