Product Safety Report: Costume Jewellery Earrings (2405-0009)

Product Safety Report for Costume Jewellery Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Costume Jewellery Earrings

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Jewellery – Earrings
Country of Origin India
Product Description Gold imitation jewellery with pink beads.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2405-0009

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 9 May 2024