EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Ring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1850/18
Summary
The ring contains cadmium (measured value: 84.8% by weight ) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 5,7 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs 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…
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Product
Ring
- Name / model
- ART. 38-18-0813061321009
- Batch number(s)
- 1 804203 818085
- Category
- Jewellery
- Metallic, silver-coloured ring with a large blue rhinestone.
What is the risk?
- The ring contains cadmium (measured value: 84.8% by weight ) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 5,7 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2018
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