Cerva work gloves — chemical risk
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Hazard
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 39 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 (02/08/2017)
Product description
Lined, work gloves made of pig leather.
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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