EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace with heart-shaped pendant — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01635/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0,0394 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, where it 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 with heart-shaped pendant
- Category
- Jewellery
- The product consists of a silver heart-shaped pendant in two different pieces, sold with a metallic chain and a black cord.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0,0394 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, where it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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