EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Hairslides Tedi “Klick-Klack, 3 Stck.” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00929/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to 91.6 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- 3 black-coated metallic hairslides with decorative flower.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to 91.6 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2020
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