EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Aniena “Fashion Jewelry” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00614/23
Summary
The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 13% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones and cause cancer, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with the REACH…
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Product
- Gold-coloured jewellery set with necklace with pendant, earrings and ring.
What is the risk?
- The product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 13% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; cadmium may also damage the kidneys and bones and cause cancer, while lead can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2023
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