Work gloves

Requirements breached

The fabric part of the work gloves contains the Aromatic Amine 4-Chloroaniline released from azo-dyes in a concentration above the permitted limit of 30 mg/kg (measured concentration up to 360mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the 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 requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 3 September 2014

Product

Description

Five-finger protective gloves made of cowhide, size 9 work gloves in white/grey leather: one-piece glove palm with thumb, index and little finger;a ring and middle finger and fingertips for the ring, middle and little fingers and upper parts for the thumb and index finger sewn from separate leather

Brand

Keron-Works

Model / type

N°:297183

Batch

4 018653 099568