EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Triangle élégant flèche en argent 925, collier en or pendentif collier rétro pour hommes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01698/21
Summary
The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 62% 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- Triangle élégant flèche en argent 925, collier en or pendentif collier rétro pour hommes
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace for men with a very sharp triangle-shaped pendant.Three colours are presented on the picture of the advertisement (gold, silver and copper). The description refers to a 'precious stone jewel' .The necklace tested is made of gold-coloured metal. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 62% 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. 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: 28/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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