EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Tiara — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00007/24
Summary
The metallic solder connecting tiara and hair comb has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 39.5% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health and it accumulates in the body. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tiara
- Name / model
- D 8302
- Barcode
- 6438323483028
- Category
- Jewellery
- Silver coloured hair decoration with tiara. The products is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The metallic solder connecting tiara and hair comb has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 39.5% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health and it accumulates in the body. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2023
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