Plastic Sandal
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00412/25 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 31 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.7%) and cadmium (measured values up to 1.2 mg/kg). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/12/2024
Product Description
Plastic sandal with cartoon-characters. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.