In May 2018, the European Commission published a Commission Directive (EU) 2018/725 amending the limit for extractable chromium VI in category III under the European Toy Safety Directive (BS EN 71-3). This means that if your business manufactures or supplies
Read moreISO 10195:2018 – International Standard for Chromium VI (Chrome 6) Heat Ageing in Leather

ISO have recently announced a new standard for chromium VI (chrome VI/Cr6) heat ageing in leather (ISO 10195:2018). This new standard applies to organisations who manufacture leather and leather goods and has been published for the thermal pre-ageing procedure which
Read moreNew Footwear Customs Controls for Restricted Substances in Turkey

On 10th July 2017, the Turkish Ministry of Economy added chromium VI and organotin-dioctyltin (DOT) to their list of restricted substances for the footwear sector, which already states requirements and limits for phthalates. These new restricted substance limits apply to
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