EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Jewellery
Ring “Gotisk Dödskalle Ring” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00086/23
Summary
The metal in the ring has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 87 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, 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
- Gotisk Dödskalle Ring
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gothic style ring with scull. Product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The metal in the ring has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 87 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The company has not removed the product from sale
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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