EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring “1PC thérapie magnétique anneau minceur en acier au titane pour les soins de santé / de perte de poid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01717/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 59% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, where it 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
Ring
- Name / model
- 1PC thérapie magnétique anneau minceur en acier au titane pour les soins de santé / de perte de poid
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured metal ring with four magnets inside. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 59% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, where it 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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