EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace MENDEL “MENDEL Vintage CZ Owl Necklace Pendant” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00425/21
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 1,9 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 with owl pendant. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 1,9 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The authority has informed ebay about the findings
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ExporterCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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