China Announces New Harmful Substances Restrictions for Ornaments and Jewelry
The new compulsory national standard GB 28480-2012 adornment-provision for limit of baneful elements was released by the China General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, and Standardization Administration of China on Jun. 29, 2012, with an effective date of May 1, 2013. The standard stipulates one-year grace period counting from the effective date for adornment made of non-precious metal that are circulating in the domestic market. Various types of adornment (except gems), including ornaments and jewelry made of all kinds of materials are covered. The release of this standard signifies the standardization on safety requirements of adornments and provides specific criteria to local authorities for quality supervision in the mainland China.
Category
(by raw material)
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Toxic element
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Limit
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Metal
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Release of Nickel
μg/(cm2·week)
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in all post assemblies which are ｉｎｓｅｒｔed into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body
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in products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with skin (or having a non-nickel coating)
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< 0.2
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< 0.5
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Total
mg/kg
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Adults
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Children
(14 years and below)
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As
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<1000
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<1000
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Cr(6+)
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<1000
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<1000
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Hg
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<1000
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<1000
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Pb
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<1000
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<300
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Cd
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<100
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<100
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Soluble
mg/kg
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Adults
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Children
(14 years and below)
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Sb
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-
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<60
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As
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-
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< 25
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Ba
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-
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<1000
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Cd
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-
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<75
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Cr
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-
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<60
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Pb
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-
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<90
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Hg
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-
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<60
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Se
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-
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<500
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Other materials
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They should comply with the relevant national standards. ex. textile jewelry shall comply with GB 18401-2010 while leather adornment shall comply with GB 20400-2006.
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In addition, the standard also requires that the intention for children use shall be indicated on the label if needed.
If your products are covered by this standard, it is imperative that you should take necessary actions to ensure that your goods meet these new requirements.
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