EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Kette” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0224/17
Summary
null The product contains cadmium (measured value 0,03 % 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
- Name / model
- Kette · 215
- Batch number(s)
- 39924001751000000150
- Category
- Jewellery
- A silver coloured necklace with 3 hearts on a white cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains cadmium (measured value 0,03 % 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/01/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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