Jewelry and accessories refer to the raw materials and semi-finished products of jewelry, jade, and precious metals, as well as the wearing accessories, craft decorations, and art collectibles made from the raw materials and semi-finished products of jewelry, jade, and precious metals. Jewelry and jewelry products sold in the European Union need to comply with the requirements of the European Chemical Management Regulations (REACH) and undergo corresponding testing. The following are the requirements and required process materials for the REACH testing of jewelry and accessories in the European Union:

1、 Testing requirements

The EU REACH testing mainly includes multiple aspects such as material composition, element content, and harmful substance restrictions to ensure product safety for human health and compliance with environmental requirements. The main testing items include:

1. Material composition: detect the composition of various materials in jewelry and accessories, as well as whether they contain prohibited or restricted harmful substances;

2. Element content: detect the content of different elements in the product, such as lead, cadmium, etc;

3. Restriction of Hazardous Substances: Detect whether the product contains designated hazardous substances (such as cadmium, lead, hexavalent chromium, etc.).


2、 Testing process and materials

Testing process:

1. Select a testing institution that meets EU standards and submit a testing application;

2. Provide jewelry samples and complete relevant information, such as design drawings, material lists, composition ratios, etc;

3. Inspection institutions conduct testing and related evaluations;

4. If the results meet the requirements, a certificate of conformity will be issued.


3、 Required information:

1. Product instructions and drawings;

2. Material composition list and hygiene standard documents;

3. Detailed information on jewelry product samples, dimensions, weight, and surface craftsmanship;

It should be noted that jewelry that does not meet the EU REACH testing standards will not be sold in the European market. Therefore, enterprises should consider the requirements and standards of REACH testing during product design and development stages, and choose reliable testing institutions for REACH testing. At the same time, when submitting materials, the authenticity, accuracy, and completeness of the information should be ensured to facilitate testing and evaluation by testing institutions.