Fatpipe · Goalkeeper gloves

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 11.6 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: 15 September 2017
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: 03/08/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1237/17
Batch: 6418712183807
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6418712183807

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Goalkeeper gloves made of light grey leather and black textile material. Yellow text "FP" on the back of gloves and yellow logo "fatpipe" on the wrist. Packed in a soft transparent plastic pouch.