EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Fashion Jewelry — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00834/22
Summary
The pins of the earrings release an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 1.48 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is highly sensitising and may lead to allergic reactions through skin contact. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Earrings — Fashion Jewelry
- Brand
- Fashion Jewelry
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gold-coloured earrings with a grooved surface
What is the risk?
- The pins of the earrings release an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 1.48 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is highly sensitising and may lead to allergic reactions through skin contact. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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