Belgium
Zara short water-repellent, windproof puffer anorak (product name on the item: Short water-repellent, windproof puffer anorak; type/model 0/3046/227/700/05; barcode 03046227700054), made in Vietnam, is affected. It was recalled because it contains PFAS and C9–C14‑PFCA‑related substances at measured levels above 1000 µg/kg, posing environmental and human-health risks and failing to comply with the REACH and POP Regulations.
What's being recalled
Short water-repellent, windproof puffer anorak
Country of origin: Vietnam.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02671/26
Product name on the item: Short water-repellent, windproof puffer anorak
Type or model: 0/3046/227/700/05
Barcode: 03046227700054
The hazard
The product contains PFAS (man-made forever chemicals) (total measured value ˃ 1000 µg/kg) and C9–C14-PFCA-related substances (measured value ˃ 1000 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 to do
Stop of sales (compulsory, retailer).
The official notice
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