Belly button piercing

What is the danger

The small beads of the navel piercing release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 2.29 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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 June 2021
2. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 June 2021
3. Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 June 2021

Product

Description

Belly button piercing, to be placed on the navel, consisting of a curved pin with a large and small bead screwed to the ends of the pin; each ball end bearing a pink decorative stone.

Model / type

Art.Nr.14002