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Primark flip flops — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 14, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Primark flip flops — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including chrysene (measured values: chrysen: up to 2.9 mg/kg; total of PAHs up to: 9.4 mg/kg). This PAH is carcinogenic. A person could be exposed if the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (19/06/2017)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (19/06/2017)

Product description

Flip Flops made of PVC (upper) and polyethylene (sole), available in different colours.

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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