EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Blazer Drape Camel — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00113/21
Summary
The leather of the upper part contains a too high amount of Chromium (VI) (measured value: 3.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Blazer — Drape Camel
- Brand
- Drape Camel
- Name / model
- Drape Camel
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Blazer for women, greyish-brown leather. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The leather of the upper part contains a too high amount of Chromium (VI) (measured value: 3.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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