EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Lederhose (Leather trousers) Distler Original — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0678/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 26 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 trousers) — Distler Original
- Brand
- Distler Original
- Name / model
- Colour: dark brown, Order: 191394-006
- Batch number(s)
- 1009971240363 ; Batch No: 3414-0365683-440;
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Women's mid-brown coloured, dyed leather shorts with a front flap and appliqué work; there is a row of buttons on each leg. Sample size 36.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 26 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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