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The pendant of the product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 5.4 µg/cm2/week) and the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to: 0.18 % by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 10 April 2020
Notifying authority: Luxembourg
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: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 14/02/2020

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00543/20

Classification

Category: Jewellery
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Fashion necklace made of golden coloured metal with a pendant resembling a watch.