EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings “Tehin by BUBU” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02336/25
Summary
The product's rate of nickel release is too high (measured value: 15.2 µg/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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1811.
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Product
Earrings
- Name / model
- Tehin by BUBU
- Category
- Jewellery
- Heart-shaped, metal earrings.
What is the risk?
- The product's rate of nickel release is too high (measured value: 15.2 µg/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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1811.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 13/06/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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