EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-006
H&M · Leather gloves
The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 13.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
- Published
- 12 February 2016
- Notifying authority
- Luxembourg
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product. Date of entry into force: 07/01/2016 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 26/01/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 12/01/2016 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 28/01/2016
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0144/16
- Model
- 3519/1; colour: light brown
- Batch
- 08760503044186
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 08760503044186
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Light brown leather gloves for women with a 100% acrylic lining, sold without packaging.