EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Ear studs Flongo — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00066/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 95% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Set of various ear studs and earrings. The set consists of several turquoise, orange, silver and multi-coloured jewellery items. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN: B0B5TTCZP1
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 95% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): The online marketplace has stopped listing this product.
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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