Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 27 Feb 2026
SR/00654/26
Fancy-dress costume removed from online marketplaces over chemical risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Fancy-dress costume) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Ninja costume intended for children aged 3-4, consisting of a hooded shirt, trousers, a belt and a mask. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.05 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00654/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.