Hair accessory

What is the danger

The amount of nickel released by the product is too high (measured value 1.1 µg/cm²/week). It contains also lead and cadmium (measured values 5.9% by weight and 33.8 % by weight respectively).

Requirements breached

Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health and cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 10 January 2018

Product

Description

Metal hair clip in the shape of a butterfly with rhinestones, packed in a plastic bag.

Brand

EGW

Model / type

D/HC00182

Batch

5391519001820Batch 800219-C