EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Water shoes Jumbo — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00123/24
Summary
The shoes contain an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 9.8 % and 16.8 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Water shoes — Jumbo
- Brand
- Jumbo
- Barcode
- 515474000031
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- 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 9.8 % and 16.8 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the 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: 13/10/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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