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Bracelet “Guldarmband med blomma” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00017/23
Summary
Metal parts in the bracelet have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 5% 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
- Guldarmband med blomma
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gold-coloured bracelet made of ring-shaped charms, with a flower-shaped charm opposed to the clasp. The latter consists of a metal bar that should be inserted in the opposing end's ring-shaped charm. Both the flower-shaped charm and some close-by elements are covered with transparent rhinestones.
What is the risk?
- Metal parts in the bracelet have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 5% 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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