EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Jewellery set PPX “PPX 4 Stück Gotisch Choker Halskette Armbänder Schmuck Halsband Ketten Victorian Steampunk Retro Zah” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00055/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium and of lead (measured values: 50% and 40% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can harm kidneys and bones and can cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with…
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Product
- Set of 4 black jewellery items including a necklace (choker), a bracelet and a pair of earrings. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B07TBYSJYM.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium and of lead (measured values: 50% and 40% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can harm kidneys and bones and can cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. 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
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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