EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Kik “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0805/15
Summary
null The butterfly ear stud release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured value up to 25.8 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer 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
- Pack of four pairs of silver ear studs: one pair in the shape of a butterfly, the other three pairs are blue and white stones. Colours available: coral, purple, cobalt blue.The ear studs are attached to a grey cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The butterfly ear stud release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured value up to 25.8 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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