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Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00132/22)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalNov 4, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00132/22)
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00132/22)
Photo from the official notice: Earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00132/22)

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

Hazard

The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 42% 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 rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.35 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes 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

  • Stop of sales — Retailer (14/09/2022)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (14/09/2022)

Product description

Silver coloured earrings in the shape of a circle with stones.

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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