EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set “925 en argent sterling pierres précieuses arc-en-ciel mariée boucle d'oreille collier pendentif bagu” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00668/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 93% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Jewellery set
- Name / model
- 925 en argent sterling pierres précieuses arc-en-ciel mariée boucle d'oreille collier pendentif bagu
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured metal set comprising a ring with a greenish and pink stone, a pair of hoop earrings with three drop stones (different-sized greenish and pink stones), and a necklace with a pendant (greenish and pink stone). The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 93% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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