Fashion Jewelry
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02068/23 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 8 September 2023 |
Risk Description
The earrings have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value more than 4% 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 07/06/2023
Product Description
Earrings with decorations.