EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Clasps set “Set mit Verbinderelementen Rosenblüte” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00021/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 35% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Clasps set
- Name / model
- Set mit Verbinderelementen Rosenblüte
- Category
- Jewellery
- Set of 228 clasp elements for jewellery production in the shape of a rose blossom. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress and Etsy.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 35% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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