Gold and silver-coloured earrings sold by Gecko Gifts Limited — chemical risk

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead and nickel. Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology The products do not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

• Import rejected at border

Product description

Various silver and gold-coloured earrings. Please access the below PDF for product images.