Stainless Steel
Pendant in gold colour, in the shape of a kitten.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Origin
- Unknown
Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 6.0 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is about stainless-steel jewellery that can give off too much nickel. Nickel can cause skin rashes if it touches your skin for a long time.
What's happening? Some stainless-steel jewellery releases too much nickel. This can harm people who wear it often.
Does this affect me? If you wear stainless-steel jewellery every day, you might be at risk. People with sensitive skin are more likely to react.
What should I do? Stop wearing the jewellery and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a rash.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 6.0 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: Unknown
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