EU Safety Gate Alert
Turquoise flip flops with "Summer" text in the sole and light green straps have been rejected from import into Finland due to excessive levels of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in the plastic material. DBP is a chemical that may damage the reproductive system and violates EU safety regulations. The product was stopped at the border and did not enter the market.
- Product
- Turquoise flip flops with text "Summer" in the sole and light green straps. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 13/05/2026
- Reason
- 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-06-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- FI
- Distribution
- Finland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/764d9ff9-7f38-4e4a-8d9e-05af2d03041e