Necklace with heart-shaped pendant
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01635/21 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 26 November 2021 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0,0394 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, where it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 11/11/2021
Product Description
The product consists of a silver heart-shaped pendant in two different pieces, sold with a metallic chain and a black cord.