Earrings
Chemical Jewellery Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00024/23 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 24 March 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 85% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Creole earrings with a ‘green stone’. The product was also sold online.