Gold and silvercoloured earrings sold by Gecko Gifts Limited

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Description

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

Brand

Gecko Gifts Limited

Shop

Unknown

Country of Origin

India

Risk Level: Serious

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.

Corrective Action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product Type

Jewellery - Earrings

Document Type

Product Safety Report

Updated

2026-01-07

Summary

Product: Gold and silver-coloured earrings sold by Gecko Gifts Limited

Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead and nickel.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

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