Waist jewellery
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00298/23 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 17 February 2023 |
Risk Description
Several metal pieces of the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 23 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 24/11/2022
Product Description
Silver-coloured waist jewellery with round metal plates and pendants.