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Ruth earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 11, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Ruth earrings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The metal of the product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 39 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (19/08/2019)

Product description

Set consisting of a pair of earrings made of silver coloured metal in a rectangular shape.

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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