Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 19 May 2026
SR/01189/26
Kiabi handbag withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Kiabi handbag) 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
- Woven-effect supple handbag with a short shoulder strap. Product sold online, in particular via kiabi.com.
- Brand
- Kiabi
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 152 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01189/26
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.