Hello hossy children's rain trousers withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (hello hossy children's rain trousers) 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
- Pink rain trousers with playful designs printed on (ice cream and flower characters) and adjustable straps and elastics at the waist and ankles. Intended for children aged 2-3 years.
- Brand
- hello hossy
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Burkina Faso
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
The outer fabric areas of the product has high concentrations of C9–C14 (perfluorocarboxylic acids) (PFCA) related compounds and Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA)-related compounds (measured values 7600 µg/kg and 5600 µg/kg respectively) These compounds are extremely persistent, environmentally mobile and may accumulate in the environment. The release of these compounds from articles contributes cumulatively to long-term and irreversible environmental contamination.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 10 Nov 2026, 17:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.