EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace with pendant “Náhrdelník nužky bronz ("Necklace scissors bronze")” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1189/15
Summary
null The necklace contains cadmium (measured value 41.6% 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 with pendant
- Name / model
- Náhrdelník nužky bronz ("Necklace scissors bronze") · NE0378
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Jewellery
- Necklace with scissors and comb pendant in bronze colour, attached to a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The necklace contains cadmium (measured value 41.6% 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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