EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Gloves — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01320/23
Summary
The leather of the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 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
- Name / model
- 22/03A-06, WC/CS228CIF/LK
- Barcode
- 6417925001700
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Working gloves made of grey leather. The leather in the palm part is lighter grey than in other parts of the glove. The gloves have a dark grey furry lining.
What is the risk?
- The leather of the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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