Plastsandal PVC, barn

The plastic material of the product contains excessive concentrations of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values 17,78% and 4,93% by weight, respectively) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0,29%). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the 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. Moreover, the metal button on the sandals releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 14,9 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.

Published: 13 January 2023
Notifying authority: Norway
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Written advice and safety pledge. Date of entry into force: 19/09/2022 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 19/09/2022

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00049/23
Check-digit validated barcodes: 2000625430631

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Beige PVC sandals with metal buttons for children. Product also sold online.