EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Brooches set Adramata “8 Pcs Brosche für Damen Kristall Brosche Abzeichen Strass Tier Broschen für Kleidung Hemden” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03185/24
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured value up to 40% and 68% 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 affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not…
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Product
- Set of eight different large brooches with animal motifs, gold-coloured with colourful stones, some with a white enamel bead. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B0BMXFQ75D)
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured value up to 40% and 68% 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 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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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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