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Vänskapshalsband - Fina med Strass necklace — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 2, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Vänskapshalsband - Fina med Strass necklace — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 87.4% 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 — Importer (08/01/2021)

Product description

Necklace in metal with heart-shaped pendant. There is the inscription "BEST FRIENDS" on the pendant. 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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