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KiK Textilien & Non Food earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 22, 2015
Photo from the official notice: KiK Textilien & Non Food earrings — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: KiK Textilien & Non Food earrings — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The ear studs release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured value 1.96 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Black/gold-coloured ear studs in form of an animal head. The product is attached to a cardboard label packaged in a transparent plastic bag.

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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