Kinderhandschuh (child's gloves) Junior · Chemical
Product: Child's gardening gloves · Gartenstar and Green Tower · Gartenstar Article 141802 and Green Tower Article 141302 and 625175
Category: Protective equipment · Germany
Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Chromium (VI) (measured value up to 7.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product also contains azo dyes releasing 3,3-dimethoxybenzidine in a concentration up to 55.7 mg/kg. This exceeds the limit of 30 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 21/01/2014