EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring I wish — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00556/20
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 1.6 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Ring made of silver colored metal with a black artificial gem stone.
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 1.6 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2020
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