United KingdomThe affected product is a gold‑coloured bracelet with multi‑coloured stones inset, sold in a clear plastic bag and originating from India (Bracelet with Multi‑Coloured Stones). It was recalled because it contains 59.0% cadmium—5900 times the maximum permissible limit—cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer, and the product does not meet the REACH Regulations 2008. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Bracelet with Multi-Coloured Stones presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Jewellery - Bracelets
Country of Origin: India
Product Description: Gold-coloured bracelet with multi-coloured stones inset. Sold in a clear plastic bag.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0103
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 59.0% cadmium, which is 5900 times more than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs, and may cause cancer.
Further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The official notice
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