Flip flops
| Alert Number | A12/01330/22 |
| Brand | Pepco |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | SKU 320218 |
| Published | 30 September 2022 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the product contains excessive concentrations of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 11% by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 8,3%). DBP 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 nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Flip flops, sizes 36-41, manufactured between: August 2020 and February 2021.