Hairpin
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00360/22 |
| Brand | Merry Christmas |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 05-4228, 05501550 |
| Published | 4 March 2022 |
Risk Description
The metallic parts of the hairpin releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: up to 14,4 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 11/02/2022
Product Description
Set of two Santa Claus hairpins. Hairpins are covered with a red ribbon and they have glittery Santa Claus figures as decoration.