EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Gloves Laatuhanska — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00424/23
Summary
The product contains chromium VI (measured value: 6.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gloves — Laatuhanska
- Brand
- Laatuhanska
- Name / model
- 1020
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Gloves with white leather and red textile surface, red/white wristband.
What is the risk?
- The product contains chromium VI (measured value: 6.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 10/02/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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