EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet JEWELLERY “Aromatherapy Jewellery Crystal Bracelet Flower of Life 20 mm – AromaJ - 23” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01154/22
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 0,73 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause various allergic reactions if it occurs in objects that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Silver bracelet, sold with coloured foam fillings that can be inserted into it. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.awgifts.sk/aromaj-23
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 0,73 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause various allergic reactions if it occurs in objects 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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