AquaHandschuhe · Chemical
Product: Swimming gloves · BECO · Art.: 9634, 9635, 9636, 9667
Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Germany
Hazard: The neoprene of the product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene and benzo(e)pyrene (measured values: up to 3.17 mg/kg, and 4.48 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 18/02/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 18/02/2020