Choice / Sattler & co — Leather purse
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- India
Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 7.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What is this? A leather purse sold in Germany may have too much chromium (VI) in the leather. This chemical can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? Tests found high chromium (VI) levels in the purse. The product breaks safety rules for chemicals.
Does this affect me? Anyone who owns or uses this purse could get an allergic skin reaction.
What should I do? Stop using the purse 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 7.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: India
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