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Leather work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 19, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Leather work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather of the product is too high (measured value up to 8.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment and REACH Regulations.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (02/07/2019)

Product description

Work gloves made of white leather and brown fabric.

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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