Work gloves

The Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX)

Alert number: A12/1427/18 Share on Product: Work gloves Name: Gaucho Batch number / Barcode: 4018653002070 Type of alert: Serious Category: Protective equipment Brand: Active Keron Type / number of model: Model No 297234, size 10 Risk type: Chemical The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 15.3 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 by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer) Description: Work glove made of beige leather and dark-green textile parts. Country of origin: China Alert submitted by: Germany