Necklace with pendant
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00158/21 |
| Brand | Fashion jewellery |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 12 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values up to: 68% 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): InformationDate of entry into force: 20/01/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/01/2021
Product Description
Golden necklace with a 4 cm-long pendant in the shape of a horse. Decorated with stones (glass?) in purple. The product was also sold online.