EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ankle bracelet “ILOVEDIY Anklet Bracelet de Cheville Argent Indien” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1124/18
Summary
The pendant contains Cadmium (measured value 89% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer,sensitisation and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Ankle bracelet
- Name / model
- ILOVEDIY Anklet Bracelet de Cheville Argent Indien · A9573, F1-07-06
- Category
- Jewellery
- Ankle bracelet in silver-coloured metal consisting of several thin chain connected through a pendant with metal engraving and two turcoise rhinestone. The product has been sold online (e.g. on Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The pendant contains Cadmium (measured value 89% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer,sensitisation and allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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