Armband
| Alert Number | INFO/0141/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Published | 13 December 2019 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to: 1.95 % and 17 % by weight, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/10/2019Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 24/10/2019
Product Description
Gold colored metal bracelets.