EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Leather necklace Kis Me “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1217/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 62.5 mg/kg of Chromium (VI) in the leather component. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
- Necklaces consisting of a brown leather band with a rectangular leather pendant to which a silver-coloured metal pendant (buffalo head) is attached.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 62.5 mg/kg of Chromium (VI) in the leather component. Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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: 09/08/2013
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