EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Adult novelty product Vuxen “Double leather velcro strap” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01838/20
Summary
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 7.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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Product
Adult novelty product — Vuxen
- Brand
- Vuxen
- Name / model
- Double leather velcro strap
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Double Velcro leather strap for wrist or ankle wear. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 7.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 15/09/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/09/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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