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Creolen earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 20, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Creolen earrings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 3.2 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (12/02/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (12/02/2020)

Product description

Creole earrings made of silver-coloured, glossy metal with open ring, diameter approx. 9 cm; the clutch is made of colourless plastic

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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