EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Work gloves Gebol “Tommi XL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01219/22
Summary
The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value: 6.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Work gloves — Gebol
- Brand
- Gebol
- Name / model
- Tommi XL · 779932
- Batch number(s)
- 1720098
- Barcode
- 9002701779880
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Unlined light-grey goat-leather work gloves with green and black fabric cuffs.
What is the risk?
- The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value: 6.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2022
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