EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set “Set med smycken” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00300/23
Summary
Metal parts in the jewellery contain excessive concentrations of lead (measured values up to 3 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Jewellery set
- Name / model
- Set med smycken
- Category
- Jewellery
- Set of gold-coloured, oriental-themed jewellery with rhinestones and metal pendants in different shapes and colours.
What is the risk?
- Metal parts in the jewellery contain excessive concentrations of lead (measured values up to 3 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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: 04/10/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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