Product Safety Report: Silver Coloured Tongue Bar (2508-0102)
Product Safety Report for Unbranded Silver Coloured Tongue Bar presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Silver Coloured Tongue Bar
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.
Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Body-piercing Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Retailer | CELEBRATIONS SCOTT LTD |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A silver tongue bar. The top of the bar has a USA flag design. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0102
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards