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Fashion earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00133/24)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalNov 29, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Fashion earrings — chemical risk (INFO/00133/24)

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Hazard

The metal in the earrings has an excessive concentrations of cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 0.37% and 50% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Earrings made of metal, black and red 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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