Distler Original · Lederhose (Leather trousers)

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 26 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Published: 03 June 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): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0678/16
Model: Colour: dark brown, Order: 191394-006
Batch: 1009971240363 ; Batch No: 3414-0365683-440;

Classification

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

Product description

Women's mid-brown coloured, dyed leather shorts with a front flap and appliqué work; there is a row of buttons on each leg. Sample size 36.