EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings and necklace set “Smykkesæt til børn” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00248/21
Summary
The product's attachment ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 11 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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
Earrings and necklace set
- Name / model
- Smykkesæt til børn
- Category
- Jewellery
- Set of earrings and necklace, decorated with small flower and stones. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product's attachment ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 11 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/01/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/01/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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