EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace “Viking necklace” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1714/18
Summary
The necklace contains cadmium (measured value up to: 67 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace
- Name / model
- Viking necklace
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace with viking symbol. The product has been sold online (e.g. via www.angelodemon.se).
What is the risk?
- The necklace contains cadmium (measured value up to: 67 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the online marketplace.
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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