Richter — Children’s shoes
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- Austria
Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 12 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 children’s shoes made with leather that has too much chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? The shoes have too much chromium (VI) in the leather. This does not follow safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you have children who wore these shoes, they might get skin rashes or allergies.
What should I do? Stop using the shoes and ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child has any skin problems.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. · Origin: Austria
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