EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace and bracelet set “Benava - Mala Kette 108 Jaspis und Labradorit Edelstein Perlen - Set mit Armband” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00478/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 94% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and the bones, and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace and bracelet set
- Name / model
- Benava - Mala Kette 108 Jaspis und Labradorit Edelstein Perlen - Set mit Armband
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace and bracelet with wooden beads and grey gemstone beads separated by silver-coloured textured beads. The necklace has a silver-coloured lotus flower pendant and light grey tassle; the bracelet has a coin-shaped Buddha charm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B097LSPH6C
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 94% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and the bones, and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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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