EU REACH Annex XVII Lead, Cadmium, Nickel Release Testing of Metal Jewelry

A laboratory is needed to conduct EU REACH Annex XVII compliance testing on sterling silver, bronze, and silver-plated bronze jewelry intended for the European Union market. Testing should assess restricted metal content and nickel release, with laboratory reports documenting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Testing:

1. Lead and Cadmium Content: Total lead content (REACH Annex XVII, Entry 63, limit 0.05%) and total cadmium content (Entry 23, limit 0.01%) using ICP analysis following acid digestion, for each material.

2. Nickel Release: Testing according to EN 1811:2023 (Entry 27) on earring posts, ear wires, and selected jewelry pieces with prolonged skin contact.

3. Wear and Corrosion Simulation: EN 12472 testing followed by EN 1811 nickel release analysis on silver-plated bronze jewelry items.

The laboratory should confirm its capability to perform the specified testing and provide test reports suitable for demonstrating EU REACH compliance.