Rain boots

Chemical Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rain boots
Alert NumberA12/02957/24
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published25 October 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 13.01% and 17,76% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/07/2024

Product Description

A pair of black wellington boots.

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