EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earring blanks “6 Brisuren in silberfarben für 10mm Cabochons” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00554/20
Summary
The earring blanks release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 7.8 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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
Earring blanks
- Name / model
- 6 Brisuren in silberfarben für 10mm Cabochons · Art. 5001032
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured earring blanks with folding clasp (do-it-yourself jewellery). The product was sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.vintageparts.eu/Rueckruf
What is the risk?
- The earring blanks release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 7.8 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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