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What is chromium VI testing?
Chromium (VI), also known as Hexavalent Chromium, can be an undesirable by-product of chrome leather tanning. During the tanning process, inadequate chemical treatment can cause oxidation of Chromium (III) compounds to form Chromium (VI). This oxidation can happen during finishing or due to environmental conditions.
Chromium (VI) is allergenic and can lead to contact dermatitis if it comes into contact with sensitised skin. Certain Chromium (VI) compounds are classified as carcinogenic, primarily if inhaled. Aside from the impact of these compounds on people and the environment, businesses are also directly affected by regulations prohibiting its presence in tanned leather.
This is why chromium VI testing (also known as hexavalent chromium testing) is necessary to ensure that leather products are safe before they reach the public.
Chromium (VI) is allergenic and can lead to contact dermatitis if it comes into contact with sensitised skin. Certain Chromium (VI) compounds are classified as carcinogenic, primarily if inhaled. Aside from the impact of these compounds on people and the environment, businesses are also directly affected by regulations prohibiting its presence in tanned leather.
This is why chromium VI testing (also known as hexavalent chromium testing) is necessary to ensure that leather products are safe before they reach the public.
Why chromium VI testing is important
Chromium VI testing can prevent unsafe products from reaching the market. This keeps your consumers safe from health risks introduced by these compounds.
That means you avoid the negative outcomes of non-compliance such as costly product recalls, potential litigation, and the associated negative publicity. This way, you can preserve your brand reputation and maintain your competitive edge.
That means you avoid the negative outcomes of non-compliance such as costly product recalls, potential litigation, and the associated negative publicity. This way, you can preserve your brand reputation and maintain your competitive edge.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with chromium VI testing
TÜV SÜD offers a wide scope of accredited testing and certification services recognised around the world. Our experts’ trusted chromium analysis can help your leather products adhere to stringent EU and international requirements.
We are a member of the Cooperation for Assuring Defined Standards for Shoe- and Leather Goods Production (CADS), an initiative led by the German footwear industry. This makes us uniquely positioned to receive the most up-to-date and relevant information on chromium analysis from the industry, for the benefit of our clients.
Furthermore, as a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), we seek to advance the leather manufacturing industry by creating alignment on environmental priorities and ensuring that our clients have up to date knowledge about these guidelines.
Our professional and technically qualified engineers are active in national and international technical committees for product safety.
We offer supplier training through comprehensive programmes to train tanneries and manufacturers on the proper methods to prevent Chromium (VI) build-up during processing, storage and transportation.
We are a member of the Cooperation for Assuring Defined Standards for Shoe- and Leather Goods Production (CADS), an initiative led by the German footwear industry. This makes us uniquely positioned to receive the most up-to-date and relevant information on chromium analysis from the industry, for the benefit of our clients.
Furthermore, as a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), we seek to advance the leather manufacturing industry by creating alignment on environmental priorities and ensuring that our clients have up to date knowledge about these guidelines.
Our professional and technically qualified engineers are active in national and international technical committees for product safety.
We offer supplier training through comprehensive programmes to train tanneries and manufacturers on the proper methods to prevent Chromium (VI) build-up during processing, storage and transportation.
