Bracelets and earrings sets
| Alert Number | A12/00305/23 |
| Brand | Les Bidules |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Published | 24 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 0.005% and 0.4% by weight, respectively), and releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: 1.3µg/cm²/week). Cadmium and lead are harmful to human health because they accumulate in the body; furthermore, cadmium can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer, while lead can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Different sets of gold- or silver-coloured bracelets with coloured beads, and pairs of earrings (loops with coloured beads, or pendants with rhinestones).