Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 3 Jun 2026
SR/01634/26
Flip flops stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Flip flops) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Turquoise flip flops with text "Summer" in the sole and light green straps.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Finland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01634/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.