EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Orthopaedic slippers Dr Luigi — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1352/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.0 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Orthopaedic slippers — Dr Luigi
- Brand
- Dr Luigi
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Orthopaedic slippers in dark blue colour. The upper and the lining are made of genuine leather and the sole is made of polyurethane. The insole surface has been anatomically shaped and is intended for use by people who have feet problems.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 5.0 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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