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Bvlgari spectacle frame — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 29, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Bvlgari spectacle frame — chemical risk

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Hazard

The metal of the product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 185.7 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 and the relevant European standard EN 16128.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (14/03/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Spectacle frame in golden metal with finishing in black hard resin and metal decorative elements close to the hinges.

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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