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Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalFeb 21, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious health risk as it contains pieces that when tested, were found to have over 4% Cadmium content. Ingestion of cadmium can cause irritation to the stomach. Long term exposure to Cadmium may result in damage to the kidneys and bones. Further information on Cadmium, and its health risks can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Destruction of the product

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Copper coloured metal necklace with tree in circle pendant

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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