EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set KONFEN “Boho Türkis Schmuckset für Damen, Bohemien Halskette und Ohrringe Set, Muschel Muschelketten” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03212/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 41% by weight). 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 does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Jewellery set consisting of a silvery necklace with five turquoise-like cabochons mounted in a silvery setting with leafy decoration and of a pair of earrings with a turquoise cabochon in silvery setting each. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B0CRV84C96).
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 41% by weight). 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 does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/11/2024
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