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Bracelet “Bracelet large en argent tibétain avec bracelets turquoise mode bracelet turquoise bijoux bracelet B” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00375/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measure value: up to 87% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bracelet
- Name / model
- Bracelet large en argent tibétain avec bracelets turquoise mode bracelet turquoise bijoux bracelet B
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured perforated metal bracelet with leaf decorations, set with a turquoise and brown stone. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.com.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measure value: up to 87% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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