Necklace
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00504/20 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 4-264 |
| Published | 3 April 2020 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measure values: 90 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 14/02/2020
Product Description
Fashion necklace made of yellow metal with pendant containing bue stones.