Jacket

What is the danger

The product has an excessive quantity of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances (measured value: 50.88 mg/kg). These substances bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Moreover, the product has an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value: 46 mg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, the REACH Regulation nor the General Product Safety Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 17 October 2025
2. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 21 October 2025

Product

Description

Mauve-coloured jacket with a yellow zip fastener, a non-removable hood, two pockets on the sides, one chest pocket on the left and a tightening cord at the base of the garment, with inner lining. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (product identifier: SKC#sk2408200095729842) and Amazon.

Packaging

Plastic bag.

Brand

Shein

Model / type

EXPLOREWE - Teen 13Y

Batch

08/2024