EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Leather hat Rydale — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1353/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the decorative element of the hat is too high (measured value 10 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
Leather hat — Rydale
- Brand
- Rydale
- Name / model
- 10H23D M
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Australian style leather hat with decorative braided cord around the base.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the decorative element of the hat is too high (measured value 10 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: 16/09/2016
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