Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 2 Oct 2026
SR/02645/26
Free monday sandals withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Free monday sandals) 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
- Beige leather sandals intended for women. All batches are concerned.
- Brand
- Free monday
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Portugal
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The rate of nickel release from the buckle on the shoe is too high (measured value up to 22 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
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/02645/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 00:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.