Ring
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1850/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ART. 38-18-0813061321009 |
| Published | 14 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The ring contains cadmium (measured value: 84.8% by weight ) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 5,7 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and it may cause cancer.Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.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: 16/10/2018
Product Description
Metallic, silver-coloured ring with a large blue rhinestone.