EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings and nose piercing Ni-Na ““White Mini Ball”, “White Mini Crystal” And “White Mini Star With Crystal”” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1922/12
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they release 1.575, 0.517 and 0.292 µg/cm²/week of nickel respectively, exceeding the limit value of 0.2 µg/cm²/week.The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- a) A pair of silver earrings ending in a ball. b) A pair of silver earrings ending in a small crystal. On the earring clasp is written: “NI-Na Swiss”. Packaging: White plastic board with the brand name. c) A pair of nose piercings in the shape of a star with a small crystal. Packaging: White plastic
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they release 1.575, 0.517 and 0.292 µg/cm²/week of nickel respectively, exceeding the limit value of 0.2 µg/cm²/week.The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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