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Leather belt — chemical risk (A12/1633/16)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 9, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Leather belt — chemical risk (A12/1633/16)

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 40.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (03/11/2016)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (24/10/2016)

Product description

Brown leather belt, approx. 3.6 cm wide, 3 layers with metal buckle.

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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