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Waist jewellery — chemical risk (A12/00298/23)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 17, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Waist jewellery — chemical risk (A12/00298/23)

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Hazard

Several metal pieces of the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to 23 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to health. It accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (24/11/2022)

Product description

Silver-coloured waist jewellery with round metal plates and pendants.

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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