EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Star Born “Bracelet and Pendant” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03266/25
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value: 50.1 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.
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Product
- Silver-coloured bracelet with detachable charms, and a sun/moon pendant. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value: 50.1 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Seizure of Goods
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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