Destroyed
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 22 Jul 2026
SR/02083/26
MOTONG earrings ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (MOTONG earrings) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Silver-coloured earrings.
- Brand
- MOTONG
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Jewellery
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 71.7% 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 product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02083/26
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