EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings C & S Paris — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0223/17
Summary
null The metal part of the earrings contains cadmium (measured value 34,5 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Earrings — C & S Paris
- Brand
- C & S Paris
- Batch number(s)
- Ean 1815130 200508 / batch code 13 NROEA2 – 01057 - 50
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver coloured earrings with purple and glass stones.
What is the risk?
- null The metal part of the earrings contains cadmium (measured value 34,5 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/01/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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