EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelets Tedi “Armband 3 Stück” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01399/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (82.5% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys and bones and may be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Three bracelets with various silver or gold-coloured metal pendants.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (82.5% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys and bones and may be carcinogenic. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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