EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Women’s shoes Emas — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01632/22
Summary
The outer sole of the shoes contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEPH) (measured value up to 21.23% by weigh).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Women’s shoes — Emas
- Brand
- Emas
- Name / model
- Emas · e08
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Women’s flat shoes with a black slip-on.
What is the risk?
- The outer sole of the shoes contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEPH) (measured value up to 21.23% by weigh).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2021
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