Jewellery set
| Alert Number | A12/00519/20 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1-448, 47566800T105 117 |
| Published | 3 April 2020 |
Risk Description
The products in the set contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to: 99 % by weight). Additionally, the earrings release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 6.1 µg/cm2/week).Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 14/02/2020
Product Description
Fashion jewellery set consisting of a necklace and a pair of triangle shaped earrings, all in golden metal.