Einlegesohlen 37/38

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Einlegesohlen 37/38
Alert NumberA12/1666/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberArt No of the German distributor 0030460001
Published16 December 2016

Risk Description

null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 23.4 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 25/11/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 28/11/2016

Product Description

Insoles made of leather and black latex foam with the addition of activated carbon, packed in partly blue-highlighted, transparent plastic packaging with 'Echtes Leder' ('genuine leather') written on it. Sample size 37/38.

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