EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Spen “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0348/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases up to 4.5 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 necklace consisting of a black plastic string with a silver, sabre-shaped pendant and a metallic clasp. The necklace is attached to a cardboard label and packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it releases up to 4.5 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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