Uvex · tensa light

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 39.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 17 August 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: 13/06/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1188/18
Model: size 10
Batch: 4 043197 282015
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4043197282015

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Brown gloves, made partly from leather and partly from fabric, with velcro fastener.