EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings Våga “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0138/15
Summary
null The metal in the earring contains cadmium (measured value: 15% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if in contact with the skin.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
- A pair of silver coloured earrings. The earring consists of a silver metal bead with a ring attached. The ring is made of metal with two rows of small rhinestones.
What is the risk?
- null The metal in the earring contains cadmium (measured value: 15% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2014
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗