Fashion Jewlery · Hårspännen och smycken

The test results show that the metal parts of the jewellery contains Lead (measured value up to 9% by weight) and Cadmium (measured value up to 26 % by weight). 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 and may damage fertility, breast-fed children or the unborn child. The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 13 December 2019
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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 24/10/2019 · 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: 24/10/2019

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: INFO/0142/19

Classification

Category: Jewellery
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United Arab Emirates

Product description

Jewellery and barrettes for your hair in gold and silver colour.