EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Anklet Yakiki “Vintage star elephant starfish shell tortoise anklet for women bracelet on leg Beach (A3)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01252/21
Summary
The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 98.3% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- The anklet is made of three separate bands of various material combinations and pendants in various shapes. The product in question here is style A3. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 98.3% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2021
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