EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-009
Michelin · Gloves
The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines 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
- 04 March 2016
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 09/12/2015
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0277/16
- Model
- MI0132M - Medium. MI0132L - Large. MI0132XL - XL
- Batch
- Supplied between May 2009 - May 2013
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- Spain
Product description
Leather gloves, including materials of polyester stretch fabric, spandex, air mesh, nylon and synthetic rubber. Blue and navy blue colour in sizes medium, large and extra larger. Packaged in a clear plastic bag.