EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Våga — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1668/15
Summary
null The amount of cadmium in the necklace is too high (measured value up to 34.9 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- A metallic necklace with a heart-shaped pendant with rhinestones. A cardboard label is attached to the necklace.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of cadmium in the necklace is too high (measured value up to 34.9 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and 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: 17/11/2015
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