EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Jewellery
Necklace — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02420/26
Summary
A necklace sold online has been recalled due to high levels of nickel, which can cause allergic reactions. The product does not meet the REACH Regulation standards for chemical safety.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Necklace
- Barcode
- 20241210
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace with a green pendant in the shape of a flower.
- Sold online: Other(Shein (sj23050389953853544)) /
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 2.1 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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