EU Safety Gate · Report-2024-38

Cartoon · Sandaler PVC

The plastic material of the shoes contains excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 1.2% and 20% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, it contains cadmium and lead (measured values up to 0.026% and 0.084% by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.