Chromium VI is known to cause severe allergic contact dermatitis in humans and is able to elicit dermatitis at very low concentrations. In particular, the risk assessment demonstrates that chromium VI present in shoes and other leather articles may cause contact allergies. The Danish authorities has submitted a report proposing a restriction on the placing on the market of leather articles containing chromium VI in concentrations above a certain limit that come into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.
http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/journal_content/title/echa-launches-a-six-month-public-consultation-on-the-proposed-restriction-of-chromium-vi-in-leather-articles

However, a transitional period of 12 months and derogation for second hand market markets and stocks were added to the draft opinion. Including the transitional arrangement, the restriction on chromium (VI) in leather articles could enter into force in the first part of 2015.

Based on the RAC conclusion that a risk is identified for both domestic and professional users, SEAC is of the opinion that a restriction on air fresheners and toilet blocks containing 1,4-dichlorobenzene is justified and proportionate for both categories of users. Public consultation on the SEAC draft opinion on the restriction proposal for 1,4-dichlorobenzene will be launched in March and the Committee is expected to adopt its final opinion in June 2013.

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