Product Safety Report: Necklace Set with Multi-Coloured Stones (2601-0102)
Product Safety Report for Necklace Set with Multi-Coloured Stones presenting a serious chemical risk.
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. |
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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