Product Safety Report: Metal Earrings and Necklaces (2403-0215)

Product Safety Report for Metal Earrings and Necklaces presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Metal Earrings and Necklaces

Hazard: The star earrings and gold earrings present a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be greater than the maximum permissible limit. The linked love heart pendant was also found to present a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of nickel.

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

Product information

Type Jewellery – Earrings and Necklaces
Brand DGZ
Country of Origin China
Product Description Gold-coloured metal necklace with linked love hearts pendant, metal stud earrings with star shapes and gold-coloured metal earrings with partial red coating.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The star earrings and gold earrings present a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. For further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology

The linked love heart pendant was also found to present a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of nickel. 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 products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2403-0215

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 19 April 2024