Vänskapshalsband - Fina med Strass

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 87.4% 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.

Published: 02 April 2021
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 08/01/2021

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00426/21

Classification

Category: Jewellery
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Necklace in metal with heart-shaped pendant. There is the inscription "BEST FRIENDS" on the pendant. The product is also sold online.