EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet Souarts “Bracelet Charm Perles Spacer Forme Raisin” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1138/18
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value: 42% in weight) and lead (measured value: up to 8.4% in weight). Both elements are harmful to human health and accumulate in the body. Cadmium may also cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Charm bracelet comprising a metal ribbon on which several decorations are hanging. The single decorations are metal rings which can include purple crystals. The bracelet is packed in a bag and in a sleeve. The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value: 42% in weight) and lead (measured value: up to 8.4% in weight). Both elements are harmful to human health and accumulate in the body. Cadmium may also 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 the product listing from Amazon website
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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