EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring “Bague en argent 925 pierres précieuses naturelles saphir blanc mariage pierre de naissance fiançaill” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00817/21
Summary
The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value: 0,047% by weight) and nickel (49 µg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply…
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Product
Ring
- Name / model
- Bague en argent 925 pierres précieuses naturelles saphir blanc mariage pierre de naissance fiançaill
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver-coloured metal ring, topped with a central blue stone encircled by small white stones. The inscription ‘925’ can be read inside the ring. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured value: 0,047% by weight) and nickel (49 µg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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 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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