Choice / Sattler & co · Leather purse

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 7.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 25 March 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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: 18/02/2016 · 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: 18/02/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0367/16
Model: H14, rot, 48-2960-003
Batch: 4011541482930
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4011541482930

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: India

Product description

Red leather purse with embossing (sun motif) on the front; attached to a printed cardboard backing.