Earrings
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1847/18 |
| Brand | Fashion Jewelry |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | B2351A1250512 |
| Published | 14 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The earrings contain lead (measured value: 12.8% by weight ) and release nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 7,6 μg/cm²/week). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 16/10/2018
Product Description
Set of triangular-shaped earrings, made of silver-coloured metal with embedded clear rhinestones. Sold on a cardboard holder, wrapped in plastic.