EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet Glitter — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0123/16
Summary
null The migration of nickel from the metal parts of the bracelet is too high (measured values: 8.6 μg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Bracelet with diamond-like stones, 5 cm wide, attached to a black tag.
What is the risk?
- null The migration of nickel from the metal parts of the bracelet is too high (measured values: 8.6 μg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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