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Earrings — chemical risk (A12/01475/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 13, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (A12/01475/20)

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Hazard

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: up to 0.028% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Silver coloured metal earrings with buddha design. The product is also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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