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Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

Published on 28.03.2024 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

The luxury goods industry is caught up in a workplace health scandal at subcontracting factories in Tuscany involving misuse of Takter 650, an adhesive commonly used to secure embroidery on leather goods.

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Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

The luxury goods industry is caught up in a workplace health scandal at subcontracting factories in Tuscany involving misuse of Takter 650, an adhesive commonly used to secure embroidery on leather goods.

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Italy Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

The luxury goods industry is caught up in a workplace health scandal at subcontracting factories in Tuscany involving misuse of Takter 650, an adhesive commonly used to secure embroidery on leather goods.

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Questions mount over synthetic diamond certifications

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Soaring electricity prices hit production chains at Vuitton and Chanel

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Tuscan luxury subcontractor employees poisoned by glue

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Burberry accused of 'Brit-washing'

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