Chromium (VI) content in leather
Blue Angel·clause 3.4.2·p.9
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy metalsmass concentration | < | 3 | mg/kg |
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- The applicant shall submit a test report according to DIN EN ISO 17075 (February 2008) verifying that chromium (VI) could not be detected (detection limit 3 mg/kg). The sample shall be taken in accordance with EN ISO 2418. The ground/cut leather sample shall be examined with and without a stress test (ageing test).
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
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- What it asks
- Screen — a check against a list or a criterion before anything else applies
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Blue Angel · DE-UZ 117 Low Emission Upholstered Furniture · version DE-UZ 117 · clause 3.4.2 · page 9 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/09ff60c877c05db9
Record details
Page 9, 3.4 Leather. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 09ff60c877c05db9 · document d4d6a55b4646cf5d · fidelity verbatim · published 2018