EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Jewellery
Necklace — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02393/26
Summary
A necklace sold online does not meet EU safety standards due to high levels of cadmium and nickel, posing serious health risks including kidney damage, bone issues, cancer, and allergic reactions. The product has been removed from sale on the Shein website by an online marketplace following a notification from Ireland.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- ZY250B12TB232
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace with a cherry-shaped charm.
- Sold online: Other(www.shein.com) /
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 87% by weight) and the rate of nickel release is too high (1.6 μg/cm³/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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