Ladies' leather gloves

Requirements breached

The gloves contain azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amines 4-aminobiphenyl (measured value 84 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured value 714 mg/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 REACH regulation.

Measures taken

1. Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 18 February 2016

Product

Description

Black gloves made of two parts: The back of the hand is in black suede, decorated with brown dots and the palm is coated with leather. Sample size S.

Brand

Herlaine Paris

Model / type

reference 0635; 733766 GMS