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Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 41.8%, 4,180 times greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Hooped earrings packaged in a clear plastic bag.

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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