EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Work gloves Werckmann “Working Gloves” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0364/19
Summary
The product contains Chromium (VI) (measured value: 16.1 mg/kg) Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions on contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Work gloves — Werckmann
- Brand
- Werckmann
- Name / model
- Working Gloves · 2512140
- Batch number(s)
- 07/18 - 8718964007691
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Grey and white textile and leather work gloves.
What is the risk?
- The product contains Chromium (VI) (measured value: 16.1 mg/kg) Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions on contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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