Haarklammer in Bananenform mit blauen Strass-Steinen

The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 10% and 65% by weight, respectively). Cadmium accumulates in the body, possibly harming kidneys and bones and causing cancer. Lead accumulates in the body, can induce developmental neurotoxicity and can also harm unborn or breastfed children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 08 April 2022
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: INFO/00071/22

Classification

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

Product description

Silver-coloured banana-shaped hair-slide with blue rhinestones in the form of flowers on silver-coloured stems. Product sold online.