EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings “Fashion Jewelry” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00613/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 58% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Earrings
- Name / model
- Fashion Jewelry · ZY5682
- Barcode
- 6912080856825
- Category
- Jewellery
- Pink colour earrings with stones (imitating diamonds)
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 58% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and may 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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