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Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00160/21)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalOct 29, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00160/21)
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00160/21)

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Hazard

The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 1,384 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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (30/09/2021)

Product description

Round-shaped metal earrings in silver with embedded clear rhinestones.

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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