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Rukavickarske zavody Dobris a.s. ladies' leather gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 21, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Rukavickarske zavody Dobris a.s. ladies' leather gloves — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Rukavickarske zavody Dobris a.s. ladies' leather gloves — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine p-cresidine (measured value 102 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (16/06/2015)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (16/06/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (16/06/2015)

Product description

Ladies' gloves made of dark green leather. Sample size: 19. A label is attached to the product.

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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