Leather gloves H&M — risk: chemical

Product

Leather gloves — H&M

Brand

H&M

Name / model

3519/1; colour: light brown

Batch number(s)

08760503044186

Category

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

• Light brown leather gloves for women with a 100% acrylic lining, sold without packaging.

What is the risk?

• null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 13.4 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
• Date of entry into force: 07/01/2016
• 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: 26/01/2016
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: 12/01/2016
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: 28/01/2016

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