EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Leather wristbands Rico Design — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0317/11
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because the leather part of the wristbands contains chromium VI in a concentration of 11.9 mg/kg and 10.5 mg/kg respectively and, when used as intended, are in contact with the human body for more than a temporary period. In addition to raised toxicity, and carcinogenic properties, chromium VI compounds also have a high allergenic potential (contact allergens).The product does…
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Product
Leather wristbands — Rico Design
- Brand
- Rico Design
- Name / model
- EAN-Code: 4050051671793, Item No 7090.60.30
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Two leather wristbands in plain, dark brown leather with silver-coloured metal buckles. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because the leather part of the wristbands contains chromium VI in a concentration of 11.9 mg/kg and 10.5 mg/kg respectively and, when used as intended, are in contact with the human body for more than a temporary period. In addition to raised toxicity, and carcinogenic properties, chromium VI compounds also have a high allergenic potential (contact allergens).The product does not comply with national legislation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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