EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Wallet “RFID Blocking Wallet” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00700/21
Summary
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Wallet
- Name / model
- RFID Blocking Wallet · Style no. 7091 PS
- Barcode
- 6430011135240
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Red leather wallet with RFID protection (size: 8,5 cm x 12 cm). There is a small bulldog-dent on the wallet. Wallet can be closed with press stud. There are several credit card pockets, note pockets and coin pocket in the middle of the wallet.
What is the risk?
- The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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