Plastic rain poncho
Plastic rain poncho was recalled on 10 October 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/03475/25. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The plastic material of the packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 18.
| Alert Number | SR/03475/25 |
| Category | Other - Package |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 October 2025 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 18.2 % by weight). The packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.039 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.98 % by weight). DEHP 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 bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.. 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 nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/06/2025
Product Description
Plastic package with a black vinyl rain poncho.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Plastic rain poncho.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.