R-Island
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01461/22 |
| Brand | R-Island |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | X22178 |
| Published | 21 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 11.8% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 26/08/2022
Product Description
Flip-flops with a lilac polymer sole to which an upper of glittery grey polymer is mechanically attached.