EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet “Armband silver” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00302/23
Summary
The silver-coloured cylinder-shaped parts have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 0,8 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bracelet
- Name / model
- Armband silver · 4B.12.6.54
- Batch number(s)
- 2201066361939417
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured bracelet with the appearance of a twisted chain, ending with cylinder-shaped bouts, close to the clasp. There is also a small round-shaped pendant close to the clasp.
What is the risk?
- The silver-coloured cylinder-shaped parts have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 0,8 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2022
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