Plastic Sandal

The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.7%) and cadmium (measured values up to 1.2 mg/kg). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 31 January 2025
Notifying authority: Malta
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 02/12/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00412/25

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Plastic sandal with cartoon-characters. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.