EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet “Karkötő / Bijou For You” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01276/20
Summary
The metal of the jewellery contains cadmium (measured value: 1.63% in weight).Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body, 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
- Karkötő / Bijou For You · N0:19150-27
- Barcode
- 9124010027
- Category
- Jewellery
- Braided cord bracelets decorated with a colourful metal butterfly. The product is available in different colours.
What is the risk?
- The metal of the jewellery contains cadmium (measured value: 1.63% in weight).Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body, 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: 11/06/2020
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 11/06/2020
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