Non-compliant hand and arm protection

Alert number: A12/0974/16 
 
Category: Protective equipment
 
Product: Leather work gloves
 
Brand: Blackfox
 
Name: Lederhandschuhe
 
Type/number of model: CB1058
 
Batch number/Barcode: 3 414902839083
 
Risk: Chemical
 
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured average content of 6.3 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.
 
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Retailer)
 

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