Fashion earrings
Chemical Jewellery Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00133/24 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 29 November 2024 |
Risk Description
The metal in the earrings has an excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 0.37% and 50% by weight, respectively). 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, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Earrings made of metal, black and red stones.