EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet “Yp Select 5pcs mode flamingo ananas bracelet d'arc bijoux simples Doré” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00664/21
Summary
The bracelet with the pink flamingo pendant contains excessive amounts of cadmium and lead (measured values 62% an 0,099% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn…
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Product
Bracelet
- Name / model
- Yp Select 5pcs mode flamingo ananas bracelet d'arc bijoux simples Doré
- Category
- Jewellery
- Bracelet (pink flamingo pendant) selected from a set of five bracelets. The product is sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The bracelet with the pink flamingo pendant contains excessive amounts of cadmium and lead (measured values 62% an 0,099% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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