EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring Bijou Brigitte “Cubic Zirconia, stainless steel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1340/19
Summary
The ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 42 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
Ring — Bijou Brigitte
- Brand
- Bijou Brigitte
- Name / model
- Cubic Zirconia, stainless steel · COD. E2 010.798.001
- Batch number(s)
- 4 049077 078365
- Category
- Jewellery
- Ring - size 16, fixed to a cardboard tag.
What is the risk?
- The ring releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 42 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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