EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Men’s sports shoes "Z - Outdoor performance" Speed, — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0474/11
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain dimethylfumarate (DMF). 1.70 mg/kg in sachet and 0.41 and 0.15 mg/kg in shoes;Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.
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Product
Men’s sports shoes "Z - Outdoor performance" — Speed,
- Brand
- Speed,
- Name / model
- Art F6675 and F6518
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Men’s trekking shoes. Article F6675: grey, chamois and fabric inserts, rubber sole, black and orange laces. Art F6518: brown chamois shoes, rubber sole, black and orange laces.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain dimethylfumarate (DMF). 1.70 mg/kg in sachet and 0.41 and 0.15 mg/kg in shoes;Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.
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