Water shoes · Chemical
Product: Water shoes · BEPPI · Water shoes
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Cyprus
Hazard: The shoes contain an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 15 % by weight, for both phthalates). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 04/01/2022