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Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 25, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Colorines leather footwear — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 12.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (04/10/2016)

Product description

Unisex ankle boots in different sizes and colours; the label indicates a leather upper, a leather and textile lining and insole and a plastic and leather sole. The shoes are supplied in a cardboard box.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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