EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Våga “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0150/15
Summary
null The product contains cadmium (measured value: 10% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Metal necklace in silver colour, in five large sections with a metal bead between. Each section looks like an open pea pod. There is a metal plate with a "V". The necklace is labelled with the trademark.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains cadmium (measured value: 10% by weight). Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, 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: 10/09/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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