EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Fashion Jewelry — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1508/16
Summary
null The jewellery contains Cadmium (measured value up to 91% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Jewellery set — Fashion Jewelry
- Brand
- Fashion Jewelry
- Name / model
- Article no. A38182 (in invoice)
- Category
- Jewellery
- Jewellery set with necklace and earstuds with grey rhinestones. A cardboard label is attached to the product.
What is the risk?
- null The jewellery contains Cadmium (measured value up to 91% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may 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: 26/10/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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