EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Pendant “SUN Pendant 925 Silver Plated” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1126/18
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value 0.041% by weight) and releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 12 µg/cm²/ week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does…
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Product
Pendant
- Name / model
- SUN Pendant 925 Silver Plated
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver pendant for necklace in the shape of the sun with a rhinestone in the centre. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the eBay marketplace).
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value 0.041% by weight) and releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 12 µg/cm²/ week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the eBAY website
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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