Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and lead.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Necklace Set with Multi-Coloured Stones
- Category
- Jewellery
- Country of origin
- India
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Necklace Set with Multi-Coloured Stones
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and lead.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Necklaces/Necklets
- Country of Origin
- India
- Product Description
- Gold-coloured necklace and earrings with multi-coloured stones inset. Sold in a clear plastic bag.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 58.4% cadmium, which is 5840 times the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs, and may cause cancer. The product also contains 0.689% lead, which is 13 times the maximum permissible limit.
- Further information on the health effects of cadmium and lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following links:
- Cadmium: health effects, incident management and toxicology - GOV.UK
- Lead: health effects, incident management and toxicology - GOV.UK
- The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2601-0102
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Necklaces/Necklets
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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