EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Hongxin, Singit “Gold Bangle and Stainless Steel Gold Heart Necklace” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01775/25
Summary
The products have an excessive concentration of cadmium and nickel (measured values up to 45.8% and 7.48% 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. 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…
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Product
Jewellery set — Hongxin, Singit
- Brand
- Hongxin, Singit
- Name / model
- Gold Bangle and Stainless Steel Gold Heart Necklace
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gold-coloured bangle and gold-coloured necklace with a small heart pendant.
What is the risk?
- The products have an excessive concentration of cadmium and nickel (measured values up to 45.8% and 7.48% 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. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 10/02/2025
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