F15.24 - Jewelry

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labelling and warnings, as well as guidelines on identifying the primary intended users, namely children or adults. The specification also lists the lead content limits for children's jewelry, the materials that are excluded from the lead limits in children's jewelry, and the approved materials for children's body piercing jewelry.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children’s jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labeling and warnings, and guidelines on identifying the primary intended users (children or adults). It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of children’s jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of children’s jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry, such as small parts. This specification establishes requirements recognizing that not all jewelry is appropriate for all age groups. Jewelry is not recommended for young children 3 and under absent close parental supervision.  
1.2 This specification applies only to jewelry, as defined in 3.2.1, which is designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age and younger, as defined in 3.2.2. Children’s jewelry is a product principally designed and intended as an ornament worn by a child. This includes a product or a component of the product intended to be removed and worn by a child as an item of ornamentation (that is, a shoe charm that can be placed on a bracelet). Adult jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed and intended for use primarily by those over age 12, is covered by another ASTM standard, Consumer Safety Specification F2999.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Toy jewelry or any other products that are intended for use by a child when the child plays (that is, a necklace worn by a doll or stuffed animal; novelty jewelry with play value);2  
1.3.2 Accessories (that is, Handbags, Belts);  
1.3.3 Apparel (except as described in 3.2.1(p));  
1.3.4 Footwear (except as described in 3.2.1(p));  
1.3.5 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (that is, keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).  
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:    
Title  
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Definitions  
3  
Age-Labeling  
4  
Specifications for Lead in Children’s Jewelry  
5  
Specifications for Children’s Body-Piercing Jewelry  
7  
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium,
Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and
Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings
of Children’s Jewelry  
8  
Specifications for Cadmium in Substrate Materials
of Children’s Jewelry  
9  
Specification for Nickel in Metal Components
of Children’s Jewelry  
10  
Specification for Phthalates in Plasticized Components of Children’s Jewelry  
11  
Specifications for Liquid-Filled Children’s Jewelry  
12  
Mechanical Requirements for Children’s Jewelry  
13  
Test Methods  
14  
Keywords  
15  
Annex  
Annex A1  
Rationales  
Appendix X1  
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally ...

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of adult jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of adult jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry.  
1.2 This specification applies only to adult jewelry, as defined in 3.1.3. Children’s Jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed or intended primarily for use by children 12 and under, is addressed in another ASTM standard, Specification F2923.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Accessories (for example, handbags, belts),  
1.3.2 Apparel (except as described in 3.1.1(q)),  
1.3.3 Footwear (except as described in 3.1.1(q)), and  
1.3.4 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (e.g., keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).  
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:    
Title  
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Intended User Labeling and Warnings  
4  
Specifications for Lead in Adult Jewelry  
5  
Specifications for Adult Body-Piercing Jewelry  
6  
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings of Adult Jewelry  
7  
Specification for Cadmium in Certain Substrate Materials of Adult Jewelry  
8  
Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Substrates of Adult Jewelry  
9  
Representations Regarding Nickel Exposure in Metal Components of Adult Jewelry  
10  
Specifications for Phthalates in Adult Jewelry  
11  
Liquid-Filled Jewelry Requirements  
12  
Mechanical Requirements for Adult Jewelry  
13  
Test Methods  
14  
Keywords  
15  
Rationale  
Annex A1  
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with jewelry use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labelling and warnings, as well as guidelines on identifying the primary intended users, namely children or adults. The specification also lists the lead content limits for children's jewelry, the materials that are excluded from the lead limits in children's jewelry, and the approved materials for children's body piercing jewelry.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children’s jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labeling and warnings, and guidelines on identifying the primary intended users (children or adults). It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of children’s jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of children’s jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry, such as small parts. This specification establishes requirements recognizing that not all jewelry is appropriate for all age groups. Jewelry is not recommended for young children 3 and under absent close parental supervision.  
1.2 This specification applies only to jewelry, as defined in 3.2.1, which is designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age and younger, as defined in 3.2.2. Children’s jewelry is a product principally designed and intended as an ornament worn by a child. This includes a product or a component of the product intended to be removed and worn by a child as an item of ornamentation (that is, a shoe charm that can be placed on a bracelet). Adult jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed and intended for use primarily by those over age 12, is covered by another ASTM standard, Consumer Safety Specification F2999.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Toy jewelry or any other products that are intended for use by a child when the child plays (that is, a necklace worn by a doll or stuffed animal; novelty jewelry with play value);2  
1.3.2 Accessories (that is, Handbags, Belts);  
1.3.3 Apparel (except as described in 3.2.1(p));  
1.3.4 Footwear (except as described in 3.2.1(p));  
1.3.5 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (that is, keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).  
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:    
Title  
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Definitions  
3  
Age-Labeling  
4  
Specifications for Lead in Children’s Jewelry  
5  
Specifications for Children’s Body-Piercing Jewelry  
7  
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium,
Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and
Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings
of Children’s Jewelry  
8  
Specifications for Cadmium in Substrate Materials
of Children’s Jewelry  
9  
Specification for Nickel in Metal Components
of Children’s Jewelry  
10  
Specifications for Liquid-Filled Children’s Jewelry  
11  
Mechanical Requirements for Children’s Jewelry  
12  
Test Methods  
13  
Annexes  
Annex A1
Annex A2  
Rationales  
Appendix X1  
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of adult jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of adult jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry.  
1.2 This specification applies only to adult jewelry, as defined in 3.1.3. Children’s Jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed or intended primarily for use by children 12 and under, is addressed in another ASTM standard, Specification F2923.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Accessories (for example, handbags, belts),  
1.3.2 Apparel (except as described in 3.1.1(q)),  
1.3.3 Footwear (except as described in 3.1.1(q)), and  
1.3.4 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (e.g., keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).  
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:    
Title  
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Intended User Labeling and Warnings  
4  
Specifications for Lead in Adult Jewelry  
5  
Specifications for Adult Body-Piercing Jewelry  
6  
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings of Adult Jewelry  
7  
Specification for Cadmium in Certain Substrate Materials of Adult Jewelry  
8  
Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Substrates of Adult Jewelry  
9  
Representations Regarding Nickel Exposure in Metal Components of Adult Jewelry  
10  
Phthalates in Adult Jewelry  
11  
Liquid-Filled Jewelry Requirements  
12  
Mechanical Requirements for Adult Jewelry  
13  
Test Methods  
14  
Keywords  
15  
Alternative Test Methods  
Annex A1  
Rationale  
Annex A2  
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with jewelry use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of adult jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of adult jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry.  
1.2 This specification applies only to adult jewelry, as defined in 3.1.1. Children’s Jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed or intended primarily for use by children 12 and under, is addressed in another ASTM standard, Specification F2923-11.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Accessories (for example, handbags, belts),  
1.3.2 Apparel (except as described in 3.1.1(q)),  
1.3.3 Footwear (except as described in 3.1.1(q)), and  
1.3.4 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (e.g., keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).  
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:    
Title  
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Intended User Labeling and Warnings  
4  
Specifications for Lead in Adult Jewelry  
5  
Specifications for Adult Body-Piercing Jewelry  
6  
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings of Adult Jewelry  
7  
Specification for Cadmium in Certain Substrate Materials of Adult Jewelry  
8  
Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Substrates of Adult Jewelry  
9  
Representations Regarding Nickel Exposure in Metal Components of Adult Jewelry  
10  
Phthalates in Adult Jewelry  
11  
Liquid-Filled Jewelry Requirements  
12  
Mechanical Requirements for Adult Jewelry  
13  
Test Methods  
14  
Keywords  
15  
Alternative Test Methods  
Annex A1  
Rationale  
Annex A2
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with jewelry use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labelling and warnings, as well as guidelines on identifying the primary intended users, namely children or adults. The specification also lists the lead content limits for children's jewelry, the materials that are excluded from the lead limits in children's jewelry, and the approved materials for children's body piercing jewelry.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children’s jewelry. It also includes recommendations for age labeling and warnings, and guidelines on identifying the primary intended users (children or adults). It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of children’s jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of children’s jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry, such as small parts. This specification establishes requirements recognizing that not all jewelry is appropriate for all age groups. Jewelry is not recommended for young children 3 and under absent close parental supervision.
1.2 This specification applies only to jewelry, as defined in 3.2.1, which is designed or intended primarily for children 12 and under, as defined in 3.2.2. Children’s jewelry is a product principally designed and intended as an ornament worn by a child. This includes a product or a component of the product intended to be removed and worn by a child as an item of ornamentation (that is, a shoe charm that can be placed on a bracelet).
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:  
1.3.1 Toy jewelry or any other products that are intended for use by a child when the child plays (that is, a necklace worn by a doll or stuffed animal; novelty jewelry with play value);  
1.3.2 Accessories (that is, Handbags, Belts);
1.3.3 Apparel (except as described in 3.2.1(p));
1.3.4 Footwear (except as described in 3.2.1(p));
1.3.5 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (that is, keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).
1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections: TitleSection Scope1 Referenced Documents2 Definitions3 Age-Labeling4 Specifications for Lead in Children’s Jewelry5 Specifications for Children’s Body-Piercing Jewelry7 Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium,
Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and
Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings
of Children’s Jewelry8 Specifications for Cadmium in Substrate Materials
of Children’s Jewelry9 Specification for Nickel in Metal Components
of Children’s Jewelry10 Specifications for Liquid-Filled Children’s Jewelry11  Mechanical Requirements for Children’s Jewelry12 Test Methods13 AnnexesAnnex A1
Annex A2
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.