EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace with pendant “HLARK Handgefertigte Nordische Wikinger Anhänger Halskette Runen Amulett Celtic Pagan Talisman” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00459/21
Summary
The product’s pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 70 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, damages the kidneys and the bones and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Necklace with pendant
- Name / model
- HLARK Handgefertigte Nordische Wikinger Anhänger Halskette Runen Amulett Celtic Pagan Talisman
- Batch number(s)
- ASIN: B07SD1SMTDX00116XLH9
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured necklace with amulet pendant. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product’s pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 70 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, damages the kidneys and the bones and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Information for the responsible economic operator from China
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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