Via giulia — Unknown
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather insole is too high (measured value up to 9.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
- Origin
- Italy
What is this? A shoe made in Italy has a leather insole that may contain too much chromium (VI). This chemical can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? Tests found high chromium (VI) in the shoe’s leather insole. This can harm your skin.
Does this affect me? If you own this shoe, you could get an allergic reaction from wearing it.
What should I do? Stop wearing the shoe and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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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 insole is too high (measured value up to 9.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Italy
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