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Jewellery pendant balloons — chemical risk (INFO/00023/23)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalMar 17, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Jewellery pendant balloons — chemical risk (INFO/00023/23)

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Hazard

The metal in the pendant has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 67% 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 — Other (21/02/2023)

Product description

A pendant with blue pink and purple balloons

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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