EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Brooch Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires “Runde, Vintage Brosche" Blume" mit Kristallen (Türkis)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00477/23
Summary
The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 92% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones, and is carcinogenic, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with the REACH…
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Product
Brooch — Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires
- Brand
- Prinzessin zu Stolberg Beauty & Accessoires
- Name / model
- Runde, Vintage Brosche" Blume" mit Kristallen (Türkis)
- Category
- Jewellery
- Round, antique-gold-coloured brooch with light- and dark-blue stones, shaped like a flower. The brooch is made of perforated metal and has a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B09PDWKGYY, and AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 92% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones, and is carcinogenic, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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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