EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring Hasselblad — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00850/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.029 % 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. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Ring — Hasselblad
- Brand
- Hasselblad
- Category
- Jewellery
- Gold-plated ring.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.029 % 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. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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