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JAKO Persönliche Tasche Challenge bag — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentApr 17, 2026
Photo from the official notice: JAKO Persönliche Tasche Challenge bag — environment risk

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Hazard

The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured values: 1094.7 mg/kg and 548.2 mg/kg, respectively). PFCAs bio-accumulate in the wildlife, posing a risk to the environment, while PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Manufacturer (15/01/2026)
  • Destruction of the product — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (06/02/2026)

Product description

Personal bag in various colours. Product sold online, in particular via jako.com.

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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