Earrings

What is the danger

The products poses a chemical risk because the metal in the earrings contains Cadmium (measured value 0.27% by weight) and Lead (measured value 2.8% by weight).

Requirements breached

Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may damage fertility, breast-fed children or the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 27 May 2019
2. Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 27 May 2019

Product

Description

Metal earrings

Brand

Aegean's Greece

Model / type

Item 24062 and Item 94603