EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Babies' shoes Playshoes “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1792/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains chromium (VI) at levels of 98.7 mg/kg and 97.6 mg/kg in the sole. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Babies' shoes — Playshoes
- Brand
- Playshoes
- Name / model
- Unknown · Article 101702
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Babies' shoes in light blue leather. A piece of white elastic is incorporated at both sides in the region of the ankle. The sole is made of light-coloured leather. Packaging: transparent plastic bag with a tab for hanging; printed cardboard label inside the bag, as well as a leather-look cardboard l
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains chromium (VI) at levels of 98.7 mg/kg and 97.6 mg/kg in the sole. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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