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Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00036/20)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalMar 6, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00036/20)

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Hazard

The metal part of the product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 1,3 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

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (14/01/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (14/01/2020)

Product description

Single pearl earrings.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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