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SAFETY GATEReference SR/00444/25

Wellington Boots for Children — riesgo medioambiental · riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Wellington Boots for Children
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical · Environment
Official description
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 24.4% and 0.2% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.485% by weight). 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. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, the REACH Regulation nor with the European standards EN 18219-1, EN 18219-2 and EN 14389.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/12/2024

Territory

Geography

Origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country or territory
Malta
Distribution
Notificado por Malta

Provenance and context

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