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Pendants “Berlocker” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0144/19
Summary
The product poses a chemical risk because the metal in the pendants contains Cadmium (measured value up to 29% 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
Pendants
- Name / model
- Berlocker
- Category
- Jewellery
- Skull and heart-shaped brass pendants
What is the risk?
- The product poses a chemical risk because the metal in the pendants contains Cadmium (measured value up to 29% 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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