Ara · Shoes

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 24 June 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 02/06/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0778/16
Model: Colour: blue, item No. 12-20838-05

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Portugal

Product description

Blue moccasins with decorative stitching (white). Exterior, lining and insole: leather.