EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Women's shoes Wellspring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0072/16
Summary
null The product contains dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured values: 0.118 mg/kg in the insole and 0.129 mg/kg in the upper). DMF causes skin irritation and is a strong skin sensitizer when in contact with the skin.One case of contact dermatitis reported. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Women's shoes — Wellspring
- Brand
- Wellspring
- Name / model
- W 1003
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Women's shoes sold in a white and golden shoebox. Sample size: 38. Colour: black.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured values: 0.118 mg/kg in the insole and 0.129 mg/kg in the upper). DMF causes skin irritation and is a strong skin sensitizer when in contact with the skin.One case of contact dermatitis reported. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2015
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