Fashion Jewelry earring and necklace — chemical risk

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because:1)The rate of nickel released from the metallic parts of the earring is up to 35 µg/cm²/week, exceeding the limit value of 0.2 µg/cm²/week for products intended to be inserted in the ear.2)The rate of nickel released from the metallic parts of the necklace is up to 1,4 µg/cm²/week, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week for articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

• Import rejected at border — Other (02/05/2013)

Product description

1) A silver metallic earring with a red hanging flower made of metal wire covered with red yarn. Attached to a black label with text "Fashion Jewelry" and enclosed in a transparent plastic bag.2) A necklace containing a black plastic string and a yellow circle pendant made of metal wire and yellow