Ara — Shoes
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- Portugal
Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What is this? These are shoes made with leather that has too much chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? The shoes have unsafe levels of chromium (VI) in the leather. This does not follow EU safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you own these shoes, you might get an allergic reaction from the chromium (VI).
What should I do? Stop wearing them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: Portugal
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