Earrings
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00510/26 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 13 February 2026 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 31.8 % 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. 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): Written adviceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Gold plated earrings. Product sold online, in particular via www.lightinthebox.com