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Fashion Accessory jewellery set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 9, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because of the release of nickel which is a skin sensitiser. Rate of nickel release from the metallic parts (hooks and decorative balls) of earrings is 0.93-1.8 µg/cm²/week. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

A bracelet, a necklace and a pair of earrings consisting of violet plastic heart figures and metal parts, packed in set with plastic label. Also pink and red sets available.

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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