United KingdomSilver Snake Rings sold via Amazon (silver snake ring in white plastic packaging, Amazon barcode X001R4UGXR, origin China) are affected. They were reported because they contain 86.7% cadmium (867,000 mg/kg), exceeding the legal limit; cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer, and the product does not meet REACH regulations. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Silver Snake Rings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Jewellery - Rings
Amazon Barcode: X001R4UGXR
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Silver snake ring sold in white plastic packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0097
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 86.7% cadmium (867000 mg/kg cadmium) which exceeds 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 here: 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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