EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Holibanna — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00616/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 91% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Drop earrings with snake attachment and green stone The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon. Further identifiers: 9427852, ASIN: B08N1HC98C
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 91% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may 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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