EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Babies' leather shoes “Soft shoes for small feet” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0091/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 6.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Babies' leather shoes
- Name / model
- Soft shoes for small feet · Style 400020, Colour 480 dark brown, Size 0-6 M and Size 18-24 M
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Baby shoes size 0-6 months, in transparent packaging (2 pairs)
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 6.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): -
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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