Webinar: Chromium (VI) in Leather, Footwear and Leather Products
As greater awareness regarding the potential toxicity of exposure to chromium (VI) increases, leather manufacturers and producers will find that comprehensive testing and quality assurance measures to reduce the risk of chromium (VI) contamination can ease market access and increase acceptance of their products by consumers.
Who should attend:
- Quality directors
- Quality assurance departments
- Leather producers and manufacturers
- Leather distributors
Expert Profile: Dr. Benedikt Hendan, Team Leader, Chemical and Softlines Testing - TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Frankfurt a. M., Germany
Dr Benedikt Hendan has over 5 years of experience as the laboratory manager of the Chemical and Softlines laboratory of TÜV SÜD Product Service in Frankfurt a. M., Germany.
In his role, he is responsible for the testing of leather, footwear and textiles and support customers inter alia in creating RSL and trouble shooting. Furthermore, he is a member of the Chromium (VI), RSL and testing methods working groups of CADS (CADS – Cooperation at DSI – deals with the subject of hazardous substances in shoes and actively seeks to prevent their use).
Mr Hendan holds a Doctor of Natural Sciences degree in Chemistry at the University of Paderborn.
Why should you watch this webinar?
- Get an overview of how leather products become contaminated with Chromium (VI).
- Find out what are the regulations related to Chromium (VI).
- Gain insights to how you can avoid Chromium (VI) formation to ensure product safety.