Destroyed
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 9 Apr 2026
SR/01088/26
Create leather shoes ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Create leather shoes) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Light brown suede leather shoes, intended for men.
- Brand
- Create
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 14.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Finland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01088/26
View official notice ↗
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