Earrings
Silver-coloured earrings. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.65 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.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Importer) Other: None. Information and request to remove non-compliant products.
What is this? These are earrings that may release too much nickel. Nickel can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? Some earrings release nickel at unsafe levels. This can harm your skin over time.
Does this affect me? If you wear earrings often, you may be at risk. Allergic reactions can develop slowly.
What should I do? Stop wearing the earrings. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a skin reaction.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.65 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. · Origin: Unknown
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