UK technology centre SATRA is planning seminars in the Far East in October to highlight current and forthcoming European legislation on restricted chemicals and substances commonly found in some footwear and other consumer products.

SATRA chemist John Hubbard will explain the common restricted substances, such as: Chrome VI, Pentachlorophenol (PCP), Azo dyestuffs (aromatic amines), Formaldehyde, Di Octyl Phthalates (DOPs), Protein in Latex, Organotins. Discussions will also focus on the transition metals of Antimony, Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Selenium, Barium, Chromium and Mercury.

Some of these substances can cause harm when ingested, inhaled or when in contact with the skin and as a result are restricted in their use. Others cause long-term harm to the environment.  Accordingly, the emphasis will be on confirming the absence of these substances from manufactured  products.

Seminar venues and dates are the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre on October 20; Royal Lagoon Hotel, Dongguan, China on October 21; Evergreen Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan on October 23 and Thai Tanning Association, Bangkok, Thailand on October 25. More information can be obtained by emailing info@satra.co.uk

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