The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Hongxin Gold Bangle and Singit Stainless Steel Gold Heart Necklace
Type
Jewellery - Gold and Silver Jewellery
Brand
Hongxin and Singit
Country of origin
China
Product description
A gold-coloured bangle in yellow plastic packaging, and a gold-coloured necklace with a small heart pendant
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of cadmium and nickel. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information regarding cadmium and nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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