
Jewellery set
Fashion 18K Gold plated Gem Crystal pendant Necklace Wedding Party Jewelry Set
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- France
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 91% by weight, respectively). 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 also releases an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 0.73 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Gold-coloured metal jewellery set comprising: a pair of earrings, a ring, a bracelet and a necklace, all matching. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01196/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-32
- Published
- 10 August 2021
- Modified
- 18 August 2021
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