EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Necklace and earrings set PPX “PPX 3 Stück Halskette und Ohrschmuck Retro Steampunk Uhrenteile Borduhrgänge Rädchen Ohrringe Antike” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00067/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Jewellery set consisting of a bronze-coloured necklace and a matching pair of earrings, with shapes of gers and keys. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B07PZTDDXW.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and 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
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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