EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring “2017 imitation jewellery men’s ring” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1080/18
Summary
The product contains cadmium (measured value: 82% 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.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Ring
- Name / model
- 2017 imitation jewellery men’s ring
- Category
- Jewellery
- Men's metallic, silver-coloured ring (size 8) with a raised middle finger. The ring comes in a bag. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the WISH marketplace).
What is the risk?
- The product contains cadmium (measured value: 82% 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the WISH website
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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