Ohrringe ('Earrings')
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1783/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 6 January 2017 |
Risk Description
null The amount of nickel released by the earrings is too high (measured value: 0.49 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/04/2016
Product Description
Earrings made of shiny silver-coloured metal with pendants made of 9 embedded, rhinestones stones in various colours.