Earrings

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Earrings
Alert NumberA12/1561/15
BrandBono Bijou
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published11 December 2015

Risk Description

null The amount of cadmium in the product is too high (measured value 25.1 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/09/2015

Product Description

Silver-coloured, round earrings with stainless steel fastener. They are attached to black cardboard marked with the brand name. Packaging: a plastic bag with label.

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