EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Stud earrings "Ohrstecker" MEYCO Hobby — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0913/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk as it releases nickel. The backs of the earrings release 1.608 µg/cm2/w and the small heads of the studs release 1.279 µg/cm2/w. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Stud earrings "Ohrstecker" — MEYCO Hobby
- Brand
- MEYCO Hobby
- Name / model
- Art. No. 61432
- Category
- Jewellery
- 12 stud earrings (hinged domes; 6x3 and 6x6 mm) and 12 backs). Packaging reads: "3+6 mm stud earrings, set of 12".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk as it releases nickel. The backs of the earrings release 1.608 µg/cm2/w and the small heads of the studs release 1.279 µg/cm2/w. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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