Arais Rosado necklace with Swarovski crystals

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Arais Rosado necklace with Swarovski crystals
Alert NumberA12/01409/21
BrandVancrystals
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnknown
Published8 October 2021

Risk Description

The product releases an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 86 µg/cm²/week) and contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value: up to 65% by weight). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product also contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to 0,013% by weight). 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 does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Pink pendant necklace consisting of a chain, a ring and a heart set with crystals.

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