Unknown · Leather work gloves

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather of the product is too high (measured value up to 8.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment and REACH Regulations.

Published: 19 July 2019
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 02/07/2019

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1104/19
Model: art. 057
Batch: 6420243068768
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6420243068768

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Pakistan

Product description

Work gloves made of white leather and brown fabric.