EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Sandals “Sacchetto” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02621/24
Summary
The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 22.9% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Sandals
- Name / model
- Sacchetto · sx2403174893317334
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Sandals made of transparent PVC plastic with glitter. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 22.9% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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