EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set “Fashion 18K Gold plated Gem Crystal pendant Necklace Wedding Party Jewelry Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01196/21
Summary
The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 91% by weight, respectively). 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 also releases an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 0.73 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in…
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Product
Jewellery set
- Name / model
- Fashion 18K Gold plated Gem Crystal pendant Necklace Wedding Party Jewelry Set
- Batch number(s)
- 55c99b83789fda45efce1855
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gold-coloured metal jewellery set comprising: a pair of earrings, a ring, a bracelet and a necklace, all matching. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 91% by weight, respectively). 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 also releases an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 0.73 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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