EU Safety Gate · Report-2025-5
Economic Operator's Ref 4837902518 · Rain Boots for Kids
The plastic material of the sandals has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.7% and 17.5% by weight, respectively) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.38%). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 31 January 2025
- Notifying authority
- Malta
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 02/12/2024 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 02/12/2024
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- SR/00364/25
- Model
- Wellington boots for kids
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical, Environment
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Pair of yellow rubbery boots, intended for children, with shark motives. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.