EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace David & Alex “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0436/15
Summary
null The metal parts contain cadmium (measured value 16.9% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace — David & Alex
- Brand
- David & Alex
- Name / model
- Unknown · 12NKR01-26
- Batch number(s)
- 1118123100268
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace in golden colour with an elephant-shaped pendant, a black plastic label with the brand, article code and EAN code.
What is the risk?
- null The metal parts contain cadmium (measured value 16.9% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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