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Earrings — chemical risk (A12/00214/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (A12/00214/21)
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (A12/00214/21)
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (A12/00214/21)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 79 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 80 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

  • Stop of sales — Retailer (20/01/2021)

Product description

Earrings (ear studs) in the shape of a pineapple. The product was also sold online.

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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