Leather wallet
Choice
- Country of origin
- India
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Counterfeit
- No
Requirements breached
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 taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 February 2016
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 11 February 2016
Product
- Description
- Brown leather wallet with decorative stitching, fixed to a cardboard packaging.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/0243/16 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2016-008
- Published
- 22 February 2016
- Corrigendum
- Corrigendum : Notification A12/1758/15 in Report-2016-001 has been updated to include an additional brand name.
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