EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Earrings set Hicarer “12 Paar Boho Stil Metall Hohl Set Wassertropfen Baumeln Ohrringe Lange Baumeln Ohrringe” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00060/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 40% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can harm the kidneys and bones and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Metal Bohemian-style earrings. Pairs in feather look, brass look and curved S-shaped earrings in gold look. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B07Y679GQG.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 40% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can harm the kidneys and bones and can 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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