St. Peter Country — Children’s lederhosen (leather trousers)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- Pakistan
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: 9.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
What is this? This is children’s leather pants called lederhosen. The leather has too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.
What's happening? The pants break a safety rule because the chromium level is too high. This can harm children’s skin.
Does this affect me? If you have these pants in Germany, your child might be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child has any reactions.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
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: 9.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. · Origin: Pakistan
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