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M Joys ladies' s boots — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 6, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 25 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachets (mouldproof agent) put to the shoes.Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities.Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Ladies’ boots whose upper and lower parts are made of artificial materials. The boots cover the ankle and have a flat sole. They are available in various colours. The boots are packed in cardboard boxes in which there are sachets with the following inscriptions: ”silica gel” ”mouldproof agent”.

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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