Bercy · Leather handbag

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather of the bag is too high (measured value up to 6.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 16 March 2018
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: 22/02/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0381/18
Model: 15 2016
Batch: 4013713001680
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4013713001680

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Handbag made of leather pieces in various colours (bright to dark brown).