EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Fashion necklace “CHEMA ISRAEL HAMSA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1135/18
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value: 0.005% in weight) and lead (measured value: 74% in weight). Both elements are harmful to human health and accumulate in the body. Cadmium may also cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Fashion necklace
- Name / model
- CHEMA ISRAEL HAMSA · Kabbale
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured necklace with large pendant. The pendant consists of a broad metal ring with engraved Hebrew calligraphy, around a cross with a sparkling stone in the middle . The product has been sold online (e.g. via eBAY).
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value: 0.005% in weight) and lead (measured value: 74% in weight). Both elements are harmful to human health and accumulate in the body. Cadmium may also 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from eBay website
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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