Safety Gloves - Medium Duty
Chemical Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1238/15 |
| Brand | Busters |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Model Number | 88 PBSA Cat. 1 |
| Published | 9 October 2015 |
Risk Description
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 8.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 29/09/2015Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/09/2015
Product Description
Leather work gloves.