EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Fashion Jewelry — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00299/23
Summary
Several metal pieces have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 33 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Jewellery set — Fashion Jewelry
- Brand
- Fashion Jewelry
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured jewellery set consisting of a pair of earrings, a bracelet and two necklaces, all decorated with round coloured stones and metal pendants.
What is the risk?
- Several metal pieces have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 33 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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