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Geolia work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 6, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Geolia work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 11.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (14/08/2015)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (02/10/2015)

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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