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Kinnunen Hiuspinni hairpin — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 8, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Kinnunen Hiuspinni hairpin — chemical risk

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Hazard

The rate of nickel release is too high (measured values up to 1.8 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 (06/07/2023)

Product description

Brown bobby pins.

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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