The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Alchemy Gothic Necklace and Moon & Star Dangle Earring - Sold via Amazon
Type
Jewellery - Necklace
Barcode
X001LZVPJ1
Country of origin
China
Counterfeit
Yes
Product description
Silver style necklace with black heart supplied in clear bag with Amazon sticker showing X number and description. No other labelling present.
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 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.
For further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using these products immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).