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Fashion Jewelry earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00099/22)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalMay 6, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewelry earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00099/22)
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewelry earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00099/22)

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

Hazard

The metal material of petals and stamens contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to 95% by weight). 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 does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (19/04/2022)

Product description

Set of two pairs of flower earrings. Petals are painted with yellow paint and the stamens in the middle are gold coloured metal.

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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