Accessorize · Leather gloves

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 4.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Published: 30 September 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: A12/1193/16
Model: RN42-1768019SHMA01/03 MARCH1501

Classification

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

Product description

Grey/brown leather gloves for ladies, inner lining black polyester. Sample size M/L.