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Nose Studs — recall A12/0647/14

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2014-05-09 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0647/14
Date of alert
2014-05-09
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Accessories
Product category
Jewellery
Product type
Nose piercing
Reported risk: Das Nasenpiercing mit der Perle stellt ein chemisches Risiko dar, da es Nickel über die zulässigen Grenzwerte hinaus freisetzt (Messwert: 54,7 µg/cm²/Woche). Das Produkt entspricht nicht der REACH-Verordnung.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
25/11/2013
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Product Name (original English): Nose Studs

Risk Description (original English): The nose piercing with the pearl poses a chemical risk because it releases nickel exceeding the permitted levels (measured value: 54.7 µg/cm²/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/112740

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