GB28480-2012
Adornment - Provision for limit of baneful elements
饰品 有害元素限量的规定
GB 28480-2012 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Adornment - Provision for limit of baneful elements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2013.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to adornments made of various materials, including jewelry and ornaments, excluding natural and artificial gems. It specifically covers non-precious metal adornments and sets mandatory limits for harmful elements. Manufacturers of children's jewelry must pay special attention to this standard, as it includes distinct requirements for products intended for children aged 14 and under.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the categories and maximum limits of baneful elements in adornments. Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 are mandatory. For nickel, the standard sets specific release limits for items used in piercing during wound healing and for products with long-term skin contact such as earrings, necklaces, and watch straps. Coated items must ensure nickel release remains below the threshold for at least two years of normal use. For other harmful elements in metal adornments, the standard regulates the total content of elements including arsenic, hexavalent chromium, mercury, lead, and cadmium. It also specifies that children's jewelry must meet stricter soluble element limits for elements like antimony, barium, and selenium, alongside a reduced total lead content limit. Adornments made of other materials, such as textiles, must comply with their respective national safety standards.
Testing methods
Nickel release is determined using the methods specified in GB/T 19719 and GB/T 28485. The total content of other harmful elements can be initially screened using GB/T 28020 (X-ray fluorescence spectrometry). Detailed determination of total and soluble content for elements like arsenic, lead, and hexavalent chromium is conducted according to GB/T 28021 and GB/T 28019. Only recognized testing methods are acceptable for compliance verification.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28480-2012?
GB 28480-2012 regulates adornments, which include both jewelry and ornaments made of various materials, excluding natural and artificial gems. It applies to items like earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watch cases.
Are there specific requirements for children's jewelry in this standard?
Yes, the standard includes mandatory requirements for children's jewelry (for ages 14 and under). Children's jewelry must have a total lead content of 300 mg/kg or less and must meet specific soluble element limits for elements like antimony, arsenic, and cadmium. It must also be clearly labeled.
Is GB 28480-2012 a mandatory standard?
Yes, Chapters 4 and 6 of GB 28480-2012 are mandatory. This means the limits for baneful elements and the labeling requirements for children's jewelry must be strictly followed to enter the Chinese market.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y88
- ICS
- 39.060
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaced by:GB 28480-2026 (Upcoming)