ASTM F2923-11

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:F2923 −11
StandardSpecification for
1
Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2923; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognized safety
requirements and test methods for children’s jewelry.
1. Scope 1.3.5 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional
(that is, keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test
to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).
methodsforspecifiedelementsandcertainmechanicalhazards
inchildren’sjewelry.Italsoincludesrecommendationsforage 1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the follow-
labeling and warnings, and guidelines on identifying the ing sections:
primary intended users (children or adults). It does not purport
Title Section
Scope 1
tocovereveryconceivablehazardofchildren’sjewelry.Itdoes
Referenced Documents 2
not cover product performance or quality, except as related to
Definitions 3
safety.This specification has no requirements for those aspects
Age-Labeling 4
Specifications for Lead in Children’s Jewelry 5
of children’s jewelry that present an inherent and recognized
Specifications for Children’s Body-Piercing Jewelry 7
hazard as part of the function of jewelry, such as small parts.
Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, 8
Thisspecificationestablishesrequirementsrecognizingthatnot
Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and
Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings
all jewelry is appropriate for all age groups. Jewelry is not
of Children’s Jewelry
recommended for young children 3 and under absent close
Specifications for Cadmium in Substrate Materials 9
parental supervision. of Children’s Jewelry
Specification for Nickel in Metal Components 10
1.2 This specification applies only to jewelry, as defined in
of Children’s Jewelry
Specifications for Liquid-Filled Children’s Jewelry 11
3.2.1, which is designed or intended primarily for children 12
Mechanical Requirements for Children’s Jewelry 12
and under, as defined in 3.2.2. Children’s jewelry is a product
Test Methods 13
principally designed and intended as an ornament worn by a
Annexes Annex A1
Annex A2
child. This includes a product or a component of the product
intended to be removed and worn by a child as an item of
1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
ornamentation (that is, a shoe charm that can be placed on a
the test methods portion of this specification. This standard
bracelet).
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
1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
1.3.1 Toyjewelryoranyotherproductsthatareintendedfor
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
usebyachildwhenthechildplays(thatis,anecklacewornby
2
to use.
a doll or stuffed animal; novelty jewelry with play value);
1.3.2 Accessories (that is, Handbags, Belts);
2. Referenced Documents
1.3.3 Apparel (except as described in 3.2.1(p));
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3.4 Footwear (except as described in 3.2.1(p));
E1613Test Method for Determination of Lead by Induc-
tively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
(ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.24 on
Jewelry.
3
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/D2393-11. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
2
Any product which is predominately used for play value is a toy. Toys are Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
subject to the requirements of Consumer Safety Specification F963. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F2923−11
(FAAS), or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spec-
l. Ring
m. Body piercing jewelry
trometry (GFAAS) Techniques
n. Jewelry placed in the mouth for display or ornament
F963Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
o. Any component of a product listed ina–n.
4
2.2 CPSC Standards:
p. Any charm, bead, chain, link, pendant or other
attachment to shoes or clothing desig
...