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Leather handbag — recall A12/1493/18

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2018-10-12 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1493/18
Date of alert
2018-10-12
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Unknown
Product category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product type
Leather handbag
Reported risk: The amount of nickel released from the clasp of the bag is too high (measured value up to 51 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/332183

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