Hongxin, Singit · Gold Bangle and Stainless Steel Gold Heart Necklace

The products have an excessive concentration of cadmium and nickel (measured values up to 45.8% and 7.48% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 09 May 2025
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border. Date of entry into force: 10/02/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01775/25

Classification

Category: Jewellery
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Gold-coloured bangle and gold-coloured necklace with a small heart pendant.