EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet Xinshishi — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00062/20
Summary
The product poses a chemical risk because the metal contains cadmium (measure value 0.048% by weight), lead (measure value 1.7% by weight) and migration of nickel (measure value 0.83 µg/cm2/week). Cadmium is a toxic substance it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Migration of nickel poses allergen risk. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage…
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Product
- Gold coloured bracelet
What is the risk?
- The product poses a chemical risk because the metal contains cadmium (measure value 0.048% by weight), lead (measure value 1.7% by weight) and migration of nickel (measure value 0.83 µg/cm2/week). Cadmium is a toxic substance it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Migration of nickel poses allergen risk. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage fertility, breast-fed children or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/12/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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