Busters Safety Gloves - Medium Duty work gloves — chemical risk
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Hazard
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 8.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (29/09/2015)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (29/09/2015)
Product description
Leather work gloves.
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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