EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Water shoes BEPPI — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00456/22
Summary
The shoes contain an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 15 % by weight, for both phthalates). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Water shoes — BEPPI
- Brand
- BEPPI
- Barcode
- 2000021552722
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pair of water shoes
What is the risk?
- The shoes contain an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 15 % by weight, for both phthalates). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/01/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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