Product Safety Report: Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings (2601-0411)
Product Safety Report for Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings
Summary
Product: Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings
Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain excess heavy metals.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery – Various |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bees Jewellery |
| Hand Chain Identifier | 78541 RVPO-500 / AG / LCT |
| Bangle Identifier | 75152 BNST-47 / LCT / AG / 2.6 |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Product Description | Gold-coloured jewellery. |
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Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain excess heavy metals. The earrings contain lead and nickel content that is greater than the maximum permissible limit. The hand chain and bangle contain nickel that is greater than the maximum permissible limit.
Nickel is a sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. 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 at greater risk to lead exposure.
Further information on the health effects of nickel and lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following links: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management- and-toxicology.
The product does 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 notification number: 2601-0411
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards