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Ohrringe ('Earrings') — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 6, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Ohrringe ('Earrings') — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of nickel released by the earrings is too high (measured value: 0.49 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (11/04/2016)

Product description

Earrings made of shiny silver-coloured metal with pendants made of 9 embedded, rhinestones stones in various colours.

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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