Socks
Chemical, Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/03422/25 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | SI2410272133405431 |
| Published | 3 October 2025 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of nonylphenol ethoxylates (measured value up to 0.039 % by weight).Nonylphenol ethoxylates are endocrine disruptors, aquatic toxins, and bioaccumulative substances, leading to reproductive and developmental harm in aquatic life and potential human health issues like reproductive problems and an increased risk of hormone-related cancers. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/09/2025
Product Description
Wool socks, intended for women. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: 47527021).