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Pepco flip flops — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentSep 30, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Pepco flip flops — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Flip flops, sizes 36-41, manufactured between: August 2020 and February 2021.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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