Indian-style earrings

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Indian-style earrings
Alert NumberA12/1143/18
BrandUnknown
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginUnknown
Published10 August 2018

Risk Description

The product contains cadmium (measured value 7% in weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the product listing from the Amazon websiteDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Earrings with silver-coloured metal parts and nacre stones, packaged in a small and a large sachet . The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon).

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