EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Fashion Jewelry” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0559/15
Summary
null The metal parts of the pendant contains cadmium (measured value: 19,5% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed and if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- Fashion Jewelry · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 313048-2008
- Category
- Jewellery
- Imitation jewellery article, black imitation leather with pendant.The plastic label indicates "Nickel Free" and has a sticker with the article number on it.
What is the risk?
- null The metal parts of the pendant contains cadmium (measured value: 19,5% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed and if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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