EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Jewelry Fashion — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0332/19
Summary
The smaller round medallion contains cadmium (measured value: 94 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace — Jewelry Fashion
- Brand
- Jewelry Fashion
- Name / model
- 54314
- Batch number(s)
- 6 438278 543143
- Category
- Jewellery
- Black metallic necklace with three pendants (a crescent moon, a small round medallion and a big round medallion). Necklace is approx. 30 cm long and is packed in a transparent plastic bag with cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The smaller round medallion contains cadmium (measured value: 94 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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