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Jewellery kit “Sprankelende Armbanden - Sparkling bracelets” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1906/14
Summary
null The product contains 20 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 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
Jewellery kit
- Name / model
- Sprankelende Armbanden - Sparkling bracelets · Ref No. FI3AS/A BATCH NO74649B
- Batch number(s)
- 5032305691602
- Category
- Toys
- Brightly coloured and shiny silvery beads in different shapes (mostly plastic) with individual charms made of metal (heart, star, rosette, flower) and a white elastic cord. Packed in a brightly printed, folding cardboard box containing sealed, small, clear plastic bags inside a larger bag, and a she
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 20 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 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: 10/10/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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