Hair accessory

The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 4% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the General Product Safety Regulation.

Published: 01 May 2026
Notifying authority: Poland
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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01246/26

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Metal decorative hair comb with a bow.