EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ladies' shoes SDS “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1785/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the insole leather contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured value: 35 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Ladies' shoes — SDS
- Brand
- SDS
- Name / model
- Unknown · Style No 1876 – BL
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Ladies' shoes with light-brown upper and a decoration. The insole is light grey and the outsole is brown. Size/number 37.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the insole leather contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured value: 35 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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