Leather gloves
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1865/17 |
| Brand | Birreti |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 5 January 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 270 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/11/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 06/11/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/11/2017
Product Description
Women's beige leather gloves, size 7.5.