Companies act to keep chromium VI out [premium content]
The problem of chromium VI does not appear to go away, and is being taken very seriously by fashion groups, especially those selling children's footwear. When health matters – and especially children's health – are considerations, any concerns of the consumer will be driven by what is perceived as opposed to any technical debate. This article is based on a presentation given in World Footwear Jan/’Feb 2008, and is a timely reminder to the industry that vigilance remains of extreme importance.
World Leather - 03 - May 2008
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REACH me: Where we are today [premium content]
Dr Alois Puntener from the Association of Swiss Leather Chemists and Technologists provides an update on the impact of the REACH legislation.
World Leather - 08 - Dec/Jan 2007
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The determination of chromium (VI): Standardisation status [premium content]
The co-existence of two different procedures for determining hexavalent chromium in leather across Europe has placed this hazardous substance once more in the midst of controversy.
World Leather - 06 - Oct 2007
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REACH, a ground-breaking EU regulation [premium content]
The status of REACH today.
World Leather - Dec/Jan 2006
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Buyer's view: Patagonia [premium content]
Environmentally-friendly leather takes a step into the outdoors with the emphasis on ISO 14001.
World Leather - Aug/Sep 2006
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Anaerobic digestion of tannery sludge: Lowering salinity to reduce slu... [premium content]
An investigation was performed to minimise the volume of tannery sludges by bio-degradation. To overcome the inhibiting effects caused by inorganic solubles used in leather manufacture, a novel technique was employed to reduce the salts content of these sludges. This article looks at the success of this investigation.
World Leather - Nov 2005
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Personal opinion: REACH [premium content]
The European Union’s proposed REACH Regulation continues to cause concern to the leather industry and its suppliers in the chemical sector. Recent personal meetings with many leaders in the European chemical industry and major European tanners would confirm that the dangers of REACH are real. On their behalf, we felt it appropriate to send the following letter to the Prime Minister of the UK, as the country that currently holds the presidency of the EU.
World Leather - Aug/Sep 2005
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In reaction to REACh: the chemical industry, the Bush administration a... [premium content]
This report examines how the Bush administration responded to a landmark effort by the European Union to reduce the risks of chemical exposure.
World Leather - June/July 2004
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The unavoidable implications of REACH on the leather industry [premium content]
Dr Schmidt-Sonnenschein of Bayer Chemicals discusses issues raised in connection to REACH (Registration, Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals EU Chemicals Policy).
World Leather - Feb/Mar 2004
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False hexavalent chromium determinations [premium content]
Considerable discussion and research has taken place into the potential weaknesses and accuracy of the diphenylcarbazide determination of hexavalent chromium in leather. Despite these reservations, the general attitude has been to accept that hexavalent chromium - as determined by diphenylcarbazide methods - is real and hazardous.
World Leather - Dec/Jan 2003
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