EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Sandals R-Island — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01463/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 7.9% and 15.7% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Sandals — R-Island
- Brand
- R-Island
- Name / model
- R-Island · X22106
- Barcode
- 843557221066
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Sandals with beige polymer sole (PVC compatible) with a ‘cord’ type pattern, to which a smooth polymeric layer is glued, corresponding to the internal heel, on which a green fabric with beige polka dots is knotted to form a bow.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 7.9% and 15.7% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2022
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