Product Safety Report: MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings sold via Amazon (2603-0083)
Product Safety Report for MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain cadmium at a concentration of 717000 mg/kg (71.7%).
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTONG |
| Amazon identifiers | FBA15LB61NTVU000002, X001KMDG3 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Silver earrings sold in a clear plastic pouch. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain cadmium at a concentration of 717000 mg/kg (71.7%). This is 7,170 times 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 import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0083
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards