EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Lotta Design of Sweden “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0154/15
Summary
null The metal parts in the necklace contain 14 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace — Lotta Design of Sweden
- Brand
- Lotta Design of Sweden
- Name / model
- Unknown · VNO26
- Batch number(s)
- 5001528
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace, thin chain with black glass beads and a small plate logo with the trademark Lotta Design. Between the beads are small round or oval rings in silver colour. The necklace has a label in silver with Lotta Design of Sweden in black print.
What is the risk?
- null The metal parts in the necklace contain 14 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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