EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Davieslee Or Byzantin jewellery for men” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1076/18
Summary
The amount of nickel released by the metal is too high (value: 1.7 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.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- Davieslee Or Byzantin jewellery for men · KN61_22, PO0571802080010 and D14 (necklace); KP378, P (pendant)
- Category
- Jewellery
- Men's necklace with a pendant in the form of a cross made of black and grey metal. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the WISH marketplace).
What is the risk?
- The amount of nickel released by the metal is too high (value: 1.7 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.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the WISH website
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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