EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Piercing jewellery “Silver Coloured Tongue Bar” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03516/25
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.91 µg/cm2/week). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Piercing jewellery
- Name / model
- Silver Coloured Tongue Bar
- Category
- Jewellery
- A silver tongue bar. The top of the bar has a USA flag design.
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.91 µg/cm2/week). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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