Chemical

Earrings

Western Express Inc
Earrings
Case number
A12/1965/14
Category
Jewellery
Type / Model
Unknown
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇸🇪 Sweden
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Published
2014-12-12

⚠️ Risk

null The metal material of the earring releases up to 32.7 µg/cm2/week nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The metal in the earring contains 1.3 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin. The metal around the stone contains 7.9 % by weight of lead which should be avoided as it is harmful to human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/09/2014

Earrings in the shape of a pair of cowboy boots in gold colour. On top of the boots there is a white rhinestone. A black plastic label is attached.
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