Rydale · Leather hat

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the decorative element of the hat is too high (measured value 10 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 21 October 2016
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
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: Other. Category of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product. Date of entry into force: 16/09/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1353/16
Model: 10H23D M

Classification

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

Product description

Australian style leather hat with decorative braided cord around the base.