Rangoli Gold Coloured Rings, Silver Coloured Earrings and Silver Necklace
- Affected
- Costume jewellery earrings, necklace and rings.
- The problem
- The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead and nickel.
- What to do
- Import rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery – Costume Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | India |
| Product Description | Costume jewellery earrings, necklace and rings. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead and nickel.
Further information on the health effects presented by these metals is available on Gov.uk at the following links:
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Lead: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
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Nickel: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
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Cadmium: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The products do not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0021
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 23 January 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.