EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Fashion Jewelry NICKEL FREE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00936/20
Summary
The necklace contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: up to 86.2% by weight).Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- Fashion Jewelry NICKEL FREE · QS-17
- Barcode
- 1812678068171
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace comprising three black leather strips with metal surrounds, a silver-coloured clasp and a metallic heart pendant.
What is the risk?
- The necklace contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: up to 86.2% by weight).Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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