EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery set Sy fashion “Set necklace and earrings” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01140/22
Summary
The necklace and earrings contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 77% and 80% 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Jewellery set — Sy fashion
- Brand
- Sy fashion
- Name / model
- Set necklace and earrings · ZY - 8347
- Barcode
- 6912080883470
- Category
- Jewellery
- Set of gold coloured earrings and a necklace.
What is the risk?
- The necklace and earrings contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 77% and 80% 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 06/07/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/07/2022
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