Earrings

The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.37 µg/cm2/week) and the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 75.8% 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. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 09 October 2026
Notifying authority: Estonia
Catalog checked: 23 October 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 28/09/2026 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 23/09/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02772/26
Model: VE461

Classification

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

Product description

Dangling earrings with a hummingbird design.