EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Ruth — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1494/19
Summary
The metal of the product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 39 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Set consisting of a pair of earrings made of silver coloured metal in a rectangular shape.
What is the risk?
- The metal of the product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 39 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/08/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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