EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Parfois — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1401/16
Summary
null The product releases excessive amounts of nickel (measured value: 1.2 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
- Metal ear studs attached to a cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The product releases excessive amounts of nickel (measured value: 1.2 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2016
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