Alert number: A12/1509/16
Category: Protective equipment
Product: Safety shoes
Brand: SECURITY LINE
Name: Unknown
Type/number of model: NEW LANDA NR
Batch number/Barcode: 1600013117284 and 8435006069379
Risk: Chemical
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the shoes is too high (measured value 5.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 20345.
Measures ordered by public authorities: Import rejected at border