Product Safety Report: Gold and silver-coloured bracelets and ring sold by Gecko Gifts Limited
Product Safety Report for Gold and silver-coloured bracelets and ring sold by Gecko Gifts Limited presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Gold and silver-coloured bracelets and ring sold by Gecko Gifts Limited
Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead and nickel.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Bracelets and Rings |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gecko Gifts Limited |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Product Description | Various gold-coloured bracelets and a silver-coloured ring with large black stone. Please access the below PDF for product images |
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Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead and nickel.
Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. 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 lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
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 products do not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0101, 2502-0102, 2502-0103, 2502-0104
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards