EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Fashion Jewelry — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00215/21
Summary
The necklace's clasp contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 0,046% 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.It also contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 74% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect…
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Product
Necklace — Fashion Jewelry
- Brand
- Fashion Jewelry
- Name / model
- KG013CR
- Category
- Jewellery
- Pink crystal necklace. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The necklace's clasp contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 0,046% 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.It also contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 74% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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