EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00553/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 1.7 % by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Ring
- Name / model
- SJ13729R
- Barcode
- SJ13729028R
- Category
- Jewellery
- Fashion ring with a purple and green locket containing pink rhinestones.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 1.7 % by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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