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Berner work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 26, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Berner work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The white leather of the gloves contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured value: 22 mg/kg).Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (19/06/2014)

Product description

Work gloves of white leather, with blue leather wrist.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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