Investigation launched into toxic children's jewelry claims

Officials from the country's top quality watchdog yesterday said the agency would look into the alleged toxic Chinese-made children's jewelry reported in the United States, adding that more information is necessary.

The US-based Associated Press reported on Monday that test results on some made-in-China children's jewelry found high levels of the heavy metal cadmium in the products. Cadmium, which is used in batteries, carries a threat to the health of consumers.

Officials from US retail giant Wal-Mart said the jewelry would be pulled from its shelves, and Claire's, a jewelry retailer, followed suit on Tuesday, according to US media reports.