F.G.C. · BOTTONE MAGNETICO

The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 5.7 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: 11 April 2025
Notifying authority: Italy
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: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 12/03/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01361/25
Batch: 610939
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8052326109396

Classification

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

Product description

Set of three magnetic steel buttons, dimensions: 1.4 cm.