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Fashion jewellery necklace with pendant — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 12, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Fashion jewellery necklace with pendant — chemical risk

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Hazard

The pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values up to: 68% 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

  • Information — Other (20/01/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (20/01/2021)

Product description

Golden necklace with a 4 cm-long pendant in the shape of a horse. Decorated with stones (glass?) in purple. The product was 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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