Flip flops
Turquoise flip flops with text "Summer" in the sole and light green straps.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 57% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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What is this? These are flip-flop sandals made of plastic. The plastic has a chemical called DBP in it.
What's happening? The DBP level is too high. This can harm your body, especially your ability to have children.
Does this affect me? Anyone wearing these flip flops could be at risk. They were sold in Finland.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 57% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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