EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Ibero — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0137/19
Summary
The product contains lead (value: 52% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- A pair of hanging silver-coloured metallic earrings with rhinestone decoration
What is the risk?
- The product contains lead (value: 52% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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