EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Protective equipment
Protective gloves “Handschuhe säurefest. Chemikalien Schutz.” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02402/26
Summary
The EU has identified a risk with protective gloves sold online. The gloves have not been tested to ensure they can protect against hazardous substances, which could lead to serious health risks if used in areas where chemicals are present. An online marketplace has removed these products from sale as a result.
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Product
Protective gloves
- Name / model
- Handschuhe säurefest. Chemikalien Schutz.
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black and orange arm-length gloves, advertised as acid-resistant or chemical-resistant.
- Sold online: Amazon(ASIN: B083S4HNY8) /
What is the risk?
- The gloves have not undergone the required conformity tests for personal protective equipment category III. When the product is used in direct dangers area, there is a risk of coming into contact with substances and mixtures that are hazardous to health as well as with harmful biological agents. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 22/06/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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