EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Lederhose (Leather shorts) Krüger “Lederhose Madl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0628/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 40 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
Lederhose (Leather shorts) — Krüger
- Brand
- Krüger
- Name / model
- Lederhose Madl · Model 35012colour 715
- Batch number(s)
- 533516
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Khaki lederhose, embroidered; composition: 100% leather, pocket lining: 100% polyester. sample size 40.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 40 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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