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SAFETY GATEReference INFO/00132/22

Earrings — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Earrings
Category
Jewellery
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value 42% 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 rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.35 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes 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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 14/09/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 14/09/2022

Territory

Geography

Notifying country or territory
Slovakia
Distribution
Notificado por Slovakia

Provenance and context

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