Hårspänne häst

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hårspänne häst
Alert NumberA12/00290/23
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published17 February 2023

Risk Description

The metal in the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 22 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health, as it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 06/10/2022

Product Description

Gold-coloured hair buckle in the shape of a horse head.

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