Product Safety Report: Silver Expandable Blue and Pink Butterfly Ring (2511-0074)
Product Safety Report for Silver Expandable Blue and Pink Butterfly Ring presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Silver Expandable Blue and Pink Butterfly Ring
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nickel content is greater than the maximum permissible limit.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Rings |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Expandable ring with a blue and pink butterfly design, sold in a plastic bag. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nickel content 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.
Further information on the health effects of nickel exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
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: 2511-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards