Children's boots

Wellington Boots for Children

Clothing, textiles and fashion itemsChemicalEnvironment

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Malta
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 24.4% and 0.2% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.485% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, the REACH Regulation nor with the European standards EN 18219-1, EN 18219-2 and EN 14389.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 2 December 2024

Product

Description: Wellington boots with cartoon character for children. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
Packaging: Plastic bag.
Model / type: sk2407168999003070