EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet CAINCAY “Freundschaftsarmband mit Schmetterling Armband, 2 Stück Farbe Freundschaftsarmband Damen Bes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03189/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 87% 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
- Two black imitation leather bracelets, each with half a butterfly, gold-coloured metal. One with white, one with black coating. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BS695YYN).
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 87% 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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