Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2016-001
Michelin · Gloves
The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amine 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (in excess of 100mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 08 January 2016
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 18/11/2015
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1763/15
- Model
- MI0132M - Medium. MI0132L - Large. MI0132XL - XL
- Batch
- The product was supplied in 2015.
Classification
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- Pakistan
Product description
Leather and nylon gloves, navy and reflex blue colour, in sizes medium, large and extra large.