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. |
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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