EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Trousers DAY Birger et Mikkelsen “Scilla” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00019/21
Summary
The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value: 3.1 mg/kg) that may come into contact with the skin. Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Trousers — DAY Birger et Mikkelsen
- Brand
- DAY Birger et Mikkelsen
- Name / model
- Scilla
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Trousers for women. Buttons placed on the pockets. The inside of the waist band is made of leather material. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value: 3.1 mg/kg) that may come into contact with the skin. Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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