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Wei-Wei shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 28, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Wei-Wei shoes — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (7,7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (09/03/2017)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (09/03/2017)

Product description

Women's beige shoes without packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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