Product Safety Report: Silver coloured metal earrings (2302-0109)
Product Safety Report for Silver coloured metal earrings presenting a serious health risk.
Summary
Product: Silver coloured metal earrings
Hazard: The product presents a serious health risk as it contains excessive concentrations of lead.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Earrings |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Silver coloured metal circular earrings with clear plastic jewels. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious health risk as it contains pieces that, when tested, were found to have over 21% lead content. Exposure to lead, may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead. For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0109
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards