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Fashion 18K Gold plated Gem Crystal pendant Necklace Wedding Party Jewelry Set jewellery set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 13, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Fashion 18K Gold plated Gem Crystal pendant Necklace Wedding Party Jewelry Set jewellery set — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product contains excessive amounts of cadmium (measured values: up to 91% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product also releases an excessive quantity of nickel (measured values: up to 0.73 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Gold-coloured metal jewellery set comprising: a pair of earrings, a ring, a bracelet and a necklace, all matching. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish.

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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