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Ring — chemical risk (A12/1850/18)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 14, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Ring — chemical risk (A12/1850/18)
Photo from the official notice: Ring — chemical risk (A12/1850/18)
Photo from the official notice: Ring — chemical risk (A12/1850/18)
Photo from the official notice: Ring — chemical risk (A12/1850/18)

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

Hazard

The ring contains cadmium (measured value: 84.8% by weight ) and releases nickel in an excessive amount (measured value: 5,7 μg/cm²/week). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and it may cause cancer.Nickel is a strong sensitiser 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

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (16/10/2018)

Product description

Metallic, silver-coloured ring with a large blue rhinestone.

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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