Product Safety Report: Silver metal coloured bracelet with charms (2401-0120)
Product Safety Report for Silver metal coloured bracelet with charms presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Silver metal coloured bracelet with charms
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 94.1%, which is greater than the maximum permissible limit.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Metal jewellery |
|---|---|
| Customs code | 7113200000 |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Product Description | silver-coloured metal bracelet with pink and silver charms attached. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 94.1%, which is 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 product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The products have been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0120
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards