EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-008
Choice · Leather wallet
The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 22.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. Moreover, it contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration 39.4 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 26 February 2016
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 11/02/2016 · 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: 11/02/2016
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0243/16
- Model
- H20, Style 71/7730/ 001
- Batch
- 4011541717711
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 4011541717711
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- India
Product description
Brown leather wallet with decorative stitching, fixed to a cardboard packaging.