Children’s dresses
Children’s dresses was recalled on 19 November 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1715/10. Chemical risk reported by Italy. The products pose a chemical risk because they contain Hexavalent Chromium, in concentrations varying from 0.
| Alert Number | 1715/10 |
| Brand | SHUN DA |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 1. Article code: 5549, 2. Article code: 5547, 3. Article code: 5552, 4. Article code: 5550, 5. Article code: 5555. |
| Published | 19 November 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain Hexavalent Chromium, in concentrations varying from 0.6 to 5 mg/kg. Given that Oeko Tex Standard 100 states that, to ensure optimum quality, total chromium content should be less than 1 mg/kg for children’s clothing and less than 2 mg/kg for all other clothing, irregardless of whether it is in contact with the skin, and that Chromium VI should actually be below the detection threshold. The substance’s cutaneous sensitisation properties, i.e. its ability to cause allergic reactions such as contact dermatitis, have been demonstrated by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR 2007). Given that the target population is children, that the chromium VI content is between the values above, and that children have a tendency to suck on their clothing, we consider that exposure may occur not only via the cutaneous route, but also by the oral and inhalatory route.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure of the products ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
<a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w46/2010-w46_27-description.pdf">See attached document</a>.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Children’s dresses.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.