EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
DIY jewellery set MEYCO (R) “Bastelschmuck - Karabinerhaken mit Kette” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1946/19
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 0.91 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and causes 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
- DIY jewellery set consisting of 1 spring hook, 2 metal spirals and 1 metal chain; packaged in a plastic bag attached to printed paperboard
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 0.91 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and causes 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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