EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Hair clip Beauty “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1908/14
Summary
null The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value: 23% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Two hair clips in gold coloured metal with purple stones shaped as a butterfly. On the black plastic tag, there is the trademark "Beauty" and the words "Oslo, Stockholm Copenhagen" printed in silver.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value: 23% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled and 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: 04/09/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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