floraworld · Gartenhadnschuhe ('Gardening gloves')

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 21 April 2017
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: 21/03/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0495/17
Model: Item No: 012448
Batch: 4047883040965
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4047883040965

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

One pair of gardening gloves made of light grey leather parts at the finger tips and palm and purple and white textile material with a flower pattern. Sample size L/9.