Thea · Chemical
Product: Spectacle frame · Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suohonen · Thea
Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Finland
Hazard: The rims, temples and brace bar of the product release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 28.4 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 16128.
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 05/03/2020Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 13/03/2020