EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Women's shoes Ril's “Jennifer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0289/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the inner leather of the shoes is too high (measured values up to 13 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Women's shoes — Ril's
- Brand
- Ril's
- Name / model
- Jennifer · Art. 5W32-9TK180-PU4990Z
- Batch number(s)
- 6413691476469
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Women's black leather shoes, size 38. The lining and the inner sole are made of light brown leather. A heart shaped pendant in gold colour with decorative stones is hanging from the clasp.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the inner leather of the shoes is too high (measured values up to 13 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 22/02/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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