Ayacucho raincap withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Ayacucho raincap) 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
- One-sized pink lightweight cap with ventilation holes and a mesh lining for breathability.
- Brand
- Ayacucho
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- 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 1570 µg/kg and 1200 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.