Stop of sales
Compulsory measure
Notified by Belgium
Published 30 Sep 2026
SR/02671/26
Zara anorak withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Zara anorak) after it was found to pose a chemical and environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Short water-repellent, windproof puffer anorak
- Brand
- Zara
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalEnvironment
The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value ˃1000 µg/kg) and C9–C14-PFCA-related substances (measured value 260 µg/kg). These chemicals pose a risk to the environment and human health, as they can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and are carcinogenic.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the POP Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Belgium
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02671/26
View official notice ↗
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