EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Necklace Zara “ZARA ACCESSORIES collection” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0430/16
Summary
null The product contains cadmium (measured value: up to 90% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Large necklace consisting of metal rings and red, blue and white coloured beads. The product is attached to black cardboard for display.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains cadmium (measured value: up to 90% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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