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    • Eurofins | BLC Nickel Testing Services

    Eurofins | BLC can test metal skin contact products for the presence of nickel release through nickel release testing.

    Types of products Eurofins | BLC can test for nickel include:

    • Sunglasses and spectacle frames
    • Jewellery (jewelry)
    • Watches
    • Body piercings
    • Metal components

     

    What is nickel testing?

    EN 1811 is the internationally recognised test method which was devised almost 12 years ago to determine the rate of nickel release from jewellery, spectacle frames and other items. The test was devised to assess whether articles comply with the requirements of the EU REACH regulations on nickel release (Annex XVII).

     

    Why test your metal products for nickel release?

    Although not toxic, the exposure to nickel in certain products which are intended to come into direct and prolonged skin contact, such as jewellery, may cause sensitization of humans to nickel and may lead to allergic reactions, known as the “nickel itch” in sensitized individuals.

     

    How long does nickel testing take?   

    Nickel release testing (BS EN 1811:2011 +A1: 2015)

    This nickel test determines the rate of nickel release from the product or metallic component.

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    8 working days

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    Eurofins | BLC Hardware & Jewellery Testing

    Eurofins | BLC carry out physical and chemical testing on hardware and jewellery products. Eurofins | BLC can also carry out tests for heavy metals and the skin irritant, Nickel.  

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    Chemical testing and analysis are conducted at Eurofins | BLC's internationally accredited chemical testing laboratory based in the UK, which is accredited by UKAS (0076), ILAC and CPSC (1049) for BS, EN and ISO standards, including ISO 17025. 

    At Eurofins | BLC, we offer one of the fastest chemical testing turnaround times in Europe, with faster lead-time options available on selected routine chemical testing.

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  • Why Eurofins | BLC?

    • Accredited nickel testing experts

    With all this knowledge, support and experience at your fingertips, who better to carry out chemical testing your products, than Eurofins | BLC.

    Eurofins | BLC offers release nickel testing at our UKAS accredited laboratory. While many testing laboratories offering chemical testing are only able to supply simple pass/fail test reports; Eurofins | BLC is able to offer additional support and advice immediately upon report of a sample failure. In addition, our experience of different material testing means that we ensure the appropriate test methods are used at all times.

    For nickel testing services, Eurofins | BLC provides:

    • Fast turnaround times - nickel release testing results available in just 8 days
    • A fully comprehensive and easy to understand test report
    • Technical back up and support from product and supply chain experts in the UK
    • Solutions to cleanse and reduce toxic chemicals from your supply chain
    • Expert advice and solutions on legislation and supply chain compliance
    • Highly competitive pricing
    • Experts in REACH testing and compliance - 100 years' of experience

     

    Become a Eurofins | BLC Member, and access:

    • Discounted prices
    • Priority testing allocation
    • Access to advanced technical support

     

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  • Technical

    • Eurofins | BLC provides a method of testing various skin contact products for nickel release:

    Nickel Release Testing

    BS EN 1811:2011 +A1: 2015 is applicable to articles intended to come into prolonged and direct contact with the skin and all post assemblies inserted into body piercings, but does not apply to spectacle frames and sunglasses.

     

    What are the limits for Nickel release?

    BS EN 1811:2011 +A1: 2015 will be used to verify the conformity of the products to the regulation:

    • Any post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body: 0.2 µg/cm2/week.
    • Articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin such as: necklaces, watch straps, bracelets etc: 0.5 µg/cm2/week.

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