EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Festoon “Set Bijoux Paon Pourpre éMail Festoon Bib” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1140/18
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value: 91% in weight) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 39 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Set consisting of necklace and earrings in silver-coloured metal made up of flowers in metal painted violet, fuchsia or pink. The set is packaged in a sachet. The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value: 91% in weight) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 39 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if in 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from Amazon website
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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