Hair accessory
Metal decorative hair comb with a bow.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 4% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a hair clip or hair band that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful chemical.
What's happening? The hair clip has 4% cadmium. This is too much and can hurt your body over time.
Does this affect me? If you have this hair clip, it may harm you. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.
What should I do? Stop using the hair clip right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 4% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown
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