EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Ribbon Center — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00695/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 16.8% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Moreover, cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace — Ribbon Center
- Brand
- Ribbon Center
- Name / model
- Necklace
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace, in bohemian style.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 16.8% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Moreover, cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 27/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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