Socks

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.

Published: 03 October 2025
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 19/09/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03422/25
Model: SI2410272133405431

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Wool socks, intended for women. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: 47527021).