NECKLACE PENDANT
Chemical, Environment Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00988/24 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Published | 26 April 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured value up to 38.21% and 2% 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. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 08/04/2024
Product Description
Round pendant that resembles an antique, in three versions, made of silver-coloured metal.