KiK Textilien & Non Food · Unknown

The ear studs release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured value 1.96 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 product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Published: 22 May 2015
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0644/15
Model: Unknown
Batch: 78205006211005500100; batch n° 72194240

Classification

Category: Jewellery
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Black/gold-coloured ear studs in form of an animal head. The product is attached to a cardboard label packaged in a transparent plastic bag.