Leather wallet · Chemical
Product: Leather wallet · Choice · H20, Style 71/7730/ 001
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Germany
Hazard: 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
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: 11/02/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 11/02/2016