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Bracelet Stainless Steel — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0068/19
Summary
The bracelet contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0.3% by 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 — Stainless Steel
- Brand
- Stainless Steel
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured metal bracelet with a leaf-shaped decoration. Packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The bracelet contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0.3% by 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: 03/04/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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