Earrings
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0356/18 |
| Brand | Bijou Brigitte |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | E1 110.115.515 |
| Published | 9 March 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nickel released by the earring closure is too high (measured value up to 2.4 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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/01/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Metal, hoop earrings with closure hook.