EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Snap-hooks MEYCO Hobby® — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1028/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the eyelets release a quantity of nickel exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. In addition, the product contains a high quantity of soluble lead.
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Product
Snap-hooks — MEYCO Hobby®
- Brand
- MEYCO Hobby®
- Name / model
- a) Item No 61414; b) Item No 61415
- Category
- Jewellery
- a) A pack of silver-coloured, spring hook with ring and eyelets in three sizes 14, 16 and 18 cm; b) A pack of gold-coloured snap-hook with ring and eyelets in three sizes, 14, 16 and 18 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the eyelets release a quantity of nickel exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. In addition, the product contains a high quantity of soluble lead.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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