EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00920/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 90 µg/cm²/week). Nickel can cause skin reactions, dermatitis, indigestion, decreased lung function, bronchitis and an increased risk of lung cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bracelet
- Category
- Jewellery
- Bracelet connected from several thin silver-coloured wires.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 90 µg/cm²/week). Nickel can cause skin reactions, dermatitis, indigestion, decreased lung function, bronchitis and an increased risk of lung cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2021
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