EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet “Fashion Jewellery” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1107/17
Summary
null The product contains cadmium (measured value 15.9% 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
- Name / model
- Fashion Jewellery · Art. Nr. AR785
- Category
- Jewellery
- Metal bracelet made of six heart-shaped links, white card label with gold-coloured print.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains cadmium (measured value 15.9% 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Blocking and destruction of the remaining stock
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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