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SUN Pendant 925 Silver Plated — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 3, 2018
Photo from the official notice: SUN Pendant 925 Silver Plated — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains cadmium (measured value 0.041% by weight) and releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 12 µg/cm²/ week). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause 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

  • Removal of the product listing from the eBAY website — Other (11/04/2018)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (11/04/2018)

Product description

Silver pendant for necklace in the shape of the sun with a rhinestone in the centre. The product has been sold online (e.g. on the eBay marketplace).

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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