Wader boots

What is the danger

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)(measured values up to 17%, 14% and 2.7%, 0.8% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 9 November 2021

Product

Description

A pair of green high wellies, made of PVC and rubber. The product was also sold online.

Packaging

A cardboard box with a picture of a person wearing the boots.

Brand

Biltema

Model / type

40-905

Batch

20/28