Merry Christmas · Hairpin

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.

Published: 04 March 2022
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 11/02/2022

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00360/22
Model: 05-4228, 05501550
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5701403566210

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Set of two Santa Claus hairpins. Hairpins are covered with a red ribbon and they have glittery Santa Claus figures as decoration.