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Key ring Out of the Blue, Animolds “Squeeze Unicorn” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00891/22
Summary
The metal of the key ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 1,6 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. A child may become exposed to it by playing with the key ring. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Key ring — Out of the Blue, Animolds
- Brand
- Out of the Blue, Animolds
- Name / model
- Squeeze Unicorn · 12/0939
- Barcode
- 4029811382538
- Category
- Toys
- Key ring with pink unicorn made of rubber.
What is the risk?
- The metal of the key ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 1,6 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. A child may become exposed to it by playing with the key ring. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/06/2022
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