EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Handbag 5th Avenue — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0420/17
Summary
null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather in various parts of the bag (e.g. the strap of the handbag) is too high (measured value: up to 62 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Handbag — 5th Avenue
- Brand
- 5th Avenue
- Name / model
- Article numbers: 4102230 and 4102231
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Ladies' handbag made of beige or black suede with leather fringes, interior beige textile lining, inner pocket with zipper, large pockets; magnetic fastener, strap bracket and adjustable buckle made of silver-grey metal; not packaged.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather in various parts of the bag (e.g. the strap of the handbag) is too high (measured value: up to 62 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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