Jewelry currently generally refers to hairpins, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc. made of precious metals, gemstones, etc. Jewelry needs to undergo California 65 testing.



Jewelry California 65 testing:

1. Coverage of California Proposition 65: California Proposition 65 requires that all products sold in California, including jewelry, undergo corresponding testing to ensure that the content of harmful substances in the products does not exceed the prescribed limit. limit. These harmful substances include lead, cadmium, phthalates, etc.

2. Common test items in jewelry:

Total lead content: Mainly tested on the accessible parts of the jewelry to ensure that the lead content complies with California Proposition 65 requirements. Lead is a common heavy metal that may cause potential harm to human health if the content exceeds the limit.

Total cadmium content: The test is also conducted on the accessible parts of jewelry. Cadmium is another heavy metal that may affect human health.

Phthalates: This organic chemical may also be present in jewelry and needs to be tested to ensure its levels comply with California Proposition 65 requirements.

3. Importance and significance of testing:

Complying with the requirements of California Proposition 65 can help jewelry manufacturers and importers avoid possible legal action and fines.

At the same time, jewelry that passes California 65 testing can enhance consumer confidence and improve market competitiveness.

4. Testing process:

The jewelry manufacturer or importer needs to first determine the product type and test items.

They then need to prepare the corresponding samples and send them to a laboratory with relevant qualifications and certifications for testing.

The laboratory will use appropriate methods and instruments to analyze the samples to detect whether the content of hazardous substances complies with the requirements of California Proposition 65.

After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a corresponding test report, which will detail the harmful substances detected in the sample and their concentrations.