Brooch
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01942/23 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | MF21697 |
| Published | 1 September 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value more than 4%) and lead (measured value: up to 2.48 % 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. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may 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: 02/06/2023
Product Description
A cat-shaped brooch.