2026.01.12 Safety Report: Bracelet with Multi-Coloured Stones

12 January 2026

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Type
Jewellery - Bracelets

Country of origin
India

Product description
Gold-coloured bracelet with multi-coloured stones inset. Sold in a clear plastic bag.

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 59.0% cadmium, which is 5900 times more than 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 at the following link: 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.

Full notice

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