EU REACH testing requirements for crystal jewelry
Date：2025-03-03 10:09:48 Classification
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Crystal jewelry exported to the EU must comply with the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances). The following is a summary of the specific requirements and handling procedures:
I. Core requirements for REACH testing
1. Material composition analysis
- The composition of all materials such as crystal stones, metal accessories (such as hooks, trims), coatings, adhesives, etc. must be tested to ensure that they do not contain banned or restricted chemicals.
2. Restriction of hazardous substances
- Heavy metal content: lead (≤0.05%), cadmium (≤0.01%), nickel (≤0.5%), hexavalent chromium (≤0.1%) and other limit requirements.
- Other chemicals: phthalates (plasticizers), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other substances that may be present in plastics or coatings.
3. Skin contact safety
- For products that directly contact the skin, such as earrings and necklaces, the risk of chemical migration during long-term wear needs to be additionally evaluated.
2. Testing process and required materials
1. Process steps
- Select a certification body: EU-approved laboratories (such as Dezewei Testing) are preferred.
- Submit application and samples: Provide 3-5 representative samples, with product instructions, design drawings, and a list of materials (including the materials and proportions of each component).
- Laboratory testing:
- Chemical analysis: Detect the content of harmful substances through spectrometers, mass spectrometers and other equipment.
- Migration test: Simulate sweat or gastric fluid environment to evaluate the dissolution of heavy metals.
- Report issuance: Obtain REACH compliance certificate (including CE mark eligibility) after passing.
2. List of required materials
- Product technical documents (including instructions for use, target market);
- Material composition table (needs to be refined to crystal stones, metal accessories, coatings, etc.);
- Production process flow chart (such as electroplating, bonding steps).
3. Notes
1. Regulatory updates: REACH Annex XVII dynamically adjusts the list of restricted substances, and the latest version needs to be checked regularly.
2. Multi-material classification test
- Metal parts and non-metals (such as crystal stones, plastics) must be tested separately and cannot be mixed for inspection.
3. Labels and instructions
- "Compliance with REACH regulations" and safety warnings (such as "avoid swallowing by children") must be marked. Exports to markets such as Germany may require German/English bilingual labels.
IV. Cycle reference
- Cycle: Normally 5-7 working days, including complex toxicity assessment projects need to be extended.
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