Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings — chemical risk

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain excess heavy metals. The earrings contain lead and nickel content that is greater than the maximum permissible limit. The hand chain and bangle contain nickel that is greater than the maximum permissible limit. Nickel is a sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are at greater risk to lead exposure. Further information on the health effects of nickel and lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following links: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management- and-toxicology . The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

• Destruction of the product
• Import rejected at border

Product description

Gold-coloured jewellery.