EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Pendant “Hänge julgran” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00417/23
Summary
The metal in the pendant has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 39% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, 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
Pendant
- Name / model
- Hänge julgran · B722817
- Category
- Jewellery
- Pendant of gold-coloured metal. The product has the shape of a Christmas tree, with green-, white- and red-coloured stones.
What is the risk?
- The metal in the pendant has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 39% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, 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: 30/11/2022
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