Hypoallergenic Jewelry: How to Meet REACH and CA65 Standards
Jul 02, 2026
Hypoallergenic jewelry for EU and US markets starts with compliant materials and verified testing. 316L stainless steel jewelry is widely used in OEM production because it offers low nickel release, strong corrosion resistance, and supports REACH and California Proposition 65 (CA65) requirements.
1. EU & US Compliance Requirements
|
Material |
Nickel Release |
Lead Risk |
EU REACH |
US CA65 |
|
Copper |
High |
High |
Restricted |
Warning Required |
|
Brass |
Medium |
Medium |
Limited |
Conditional |
|
304 Stainless Steel |
Medium |
Low |
Partial |
Moderate |
|
316L Stainless Steel |
<0.05 µg/cm²/week |
Very Low |
Compliant |
Accepted |
For brands selling hypoallergenic jewelry, 316L stainless steel remains the preferred material for long-term wear and export compliance.
2. REACH & CA65 Testing
Compliance is verified through third-party laboratory testing, including:
REACH SVHC screening (<0.1%)
California Proposition 65 (CA65) testing
EN 1811 nickel release testing
SGS RoHS testing
ISO 9227 salt spray testing (48–96 hours)
Production workflow:
Material Inspection → Vacuum PVD Plating → Laboratory Testing → Shipment Approval
3. Hypoallergenic Manufacturing System
Our factory uses 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, Vacuum PVD plating (0.3–0.5 microns), CNC stone setting, Lost-wax casting, and Cold enamel craft to manufacture durable hypoallergenic jewelry.
Performance
Hypoallergenic rate: >99.9%
Nickel release: <0.05 µg/cm²/week
Color stability: 2 years
Stainless steel warranty: 2 years (normal daily wear condition)
Compliant with REACH, CA65 and RoHS
OEM Buyer Strategy
Fast fashion → Basic compliance
Wholesale jewelry → REACH + SGS reports
EU & US brands → Full REACH + CA65 documentation
Our Compliance Reports
All our stainless steel jewelry complies with EU REACH, US California Prop 65 and RoHS hazardous substance standards. Meanwhile, our factory passed BV-conducted SMETA ethical audit, ensuring safe product materials and standardized production labor management for European & American markets.
View Our Jewelry Certifications & Test Reports:
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