Leather wallet
Choice
- Case number
- A12/0243/16
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Type / Model
- H20, Style 71/7730/ 001
- Batch
- 4011541717711
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Country of origin
- India
- Published
- 2016-02-26
⚠️ Risk
null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 22.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. Moreover, it contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration 39.4 mg/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.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/02/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/02/2016