EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet BT “BRACCIALETTI” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0882/19
Summary
The bracelet contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 89.4% by weight ). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Bracelet consisting of silver and blue coloured metal parts, with a paper label attached to it.
What is the risk?
- The bracelet contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 89.4% by weight ). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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