Cords and Drawstrings of 3 Children’s Raincoat and Poncho Models Found Non-compliant with European Safety Standard Phthalate Content of 1 Model Exceeded Limit by Almost 11 Times Traders Urged to Improve Product Safety
With the arrival of the rainy season, raincoats and ponchos have become essential items for children when heading outdoors. The Consumer Council tested 14 models of children’s raincoats and ponchos available on the market and found that the cords and drawstrings design of 3 models failed to meet the safety requirements of the European Standard, posing potential risks of strangulation, dragging or entrapment to the wearer. Additionally, 2 models were found to contain the phthalate DEHP at...
