Children's shoes

The product contains excessive amounts of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.12% and 31.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may pose a risk to human health and the environment. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 8.1% by weight). 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.

Published: 08 May 2026
Notifying authority: Malta
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 27/04/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01372/26
Model: 9NPW3D8D

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Rubber boots, intended for children, with a cartoon motif in different colours and sizes. All batches are affected. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.