The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Silver Snake Rings - Sold via Amazon
Type
Jewellery - Rings
Amazon Barcode
X001R4UGXR
Country of origin
China
Product description
Silver snake ring sold in white plastic packaging
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.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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