Product Safety Report: Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace (2302-0108)
Product Safety Report for Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace presenting a serious health risk.
Summary
Product: Fashion Jewelry copper coloured metal necklace
Hazard: The product presents a serious health risk as it contains excessive concentrations of cadmium.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Metal Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Copper coloured metal necklace with tree in circle pendant |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious health risk as it contains pieces that when tested, were found to have over 4% Cadmium content. Ingestion of cadmium can cause irritation to the stomach. Long term exposure to Cadmium may result in damage to the kidneys and bones. Further information on Cadmium, and its health risks can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-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: 2302-0108
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards