EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Metallic ring Boste “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0297/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases up to 6,1 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- A silver grey metallic ring with golden circle. For men. Width 4 mm, different diameters. Text "BOSTE" printed inside the ring.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases up to 6,1 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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