adjustable gothic & punk choker necklace black
Choker necklace with a heart pendant. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 4% by weight), of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 3.6 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Moreover, the metal parts of he product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.02 % 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.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? This is a black choker necklace sold in Sweden. It has plastic and metal parts that may contain harmful chemicals.
What's happening? Tests found too much of three unsafe chemicals in the necklace. These can harm health and the environment.
Does this affect me? Children are most at risk. The necklace may also harm wildlife and the planet.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have used it.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 4% by weight), of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 3.6 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Moreover, the metal parts of he product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.02 % 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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