Necklace with pendant

Metal part of the pendant on the necklace has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 16% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 12 May 2023
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 02/05/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01044/23

Classification

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

Product description

A necklace with a pendant with an eye surrounded by silvery metal.