Necklace
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02925/23 |
| Brand | Not specified |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 December 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: up to 77.9% 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 16/10/2023
Product Description
Necklace made of metal, the pendant resembling a horse head. The product is sold online.