EU Safety Gate · Report-2022-32
Jewelry B - 2.5
The earrings contain excessive amounts of cadmium and lead (measured values: 0,023 % by weight and 10,7 % by weight, respectively) and release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 0,28 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause various allergic reactions if it occurs in objects that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 12 August 2022
- Notifying authority
- Slovakia
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 01/07/2022 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks. Date of entry into force: 01/07/2022
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/01151/22
- Model
- B - 2.5
Classification
- Category
- Jewellery
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Jewellery set consisting of a necklace and earrings in gold colour, decorated with rhinestones.