EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Slippers “PVC-tofflor” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02627/24
Summary
The plastic material of the shoes contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead (measured values up to 7.4%, 18.6% and 0.24% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.Lead is harmful to human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Slippers
- Name / model
- PVC-tofflor · 4718456992, 8589108410, Anti-Slip #Pink-40-41, GP97125, HS-X4
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pink slippers made of PVC plastic. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the shoes contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead (measured values up to 7.4%, 18.6% and 0.24% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.Lead is harmful to human health. 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: 07/07/2024
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