Division 2.2 Restriction on the tanning of hides and skins

For footwear intended for children under three years of age, raw hides and skins destined to be used in linings and socks, as defined in Article 2(2), shall be processed using chromium-free tanning technology.

Assessment and verification: for footwear intended for children under three years of age, the applicant shall submit a declaration of compliance from the leather manufacturer or leather supplier, as appropriate, with the information that the leather used in the interior parts of the footwear (lining and/or socks) is chromium-free tanned. The declaration shall specify the tanning agent used in the processing of raw hides and skins.