EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings “Earring 100% Metal” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00359/24
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to: 1.1µg/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. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Earrings
- Name / model
- Earring 100% Metal · CR 846416 233-2
- Barcode
- 8718286977818
- Category
- Jewellery
- Pair of shiny silvery earrings, oval and closed.
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to: 1.1µg/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. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2024
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