AP-J1 - Jewelry Test Protocol Includes Tie Pins and Neck Collars

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1 Chemical / Analytical California Proposition 65* Phthalate Content Test* Total Lead in Accessible Substrate Material and Paint/Surface Coating* Canada: Migratable Lead Jewelry for Under Age 15 * Lead in Jewelry Citation: California Health & Safety Code, Sec CPSC-CH-C Year: 2010 & California Health & Safety Code, Sec EN Citation: REACH Regulation (EC) 552/2009 Amending 1907/2006, Annex XVII, Sec. 51 & 52 CPSC-CH-E CPSC-CH-E CPSC-CH-E Citation: 410 ILCS CFR CPSIA 16 CFR 1303 Health Canada Method C02.2 Surface Coating Materials Regulations SOR/ EN 71-3 (2013) or Health Canada Method C08 (2011) Citation: s Jewelry Regulation SOR/ ICP-OES Citation: Regulation (EU) 836/2012 and EC 2015/628 Amending REACh Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Entry 63 All samples shall be reviewed against the latest settlement for California Prop 65 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. Permanent ban: s toys or child care articles that contain concentrations of more than 0.1% of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP, DIBP, DINP, DIDP or DnOP Total BBP+DBP+DEHP: < or = 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of the plasticised material. Total DIDP+DINP+DnOP: < or = 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of the plasticised material. DnHP < or = 0.1% (1,000 ppm) Note: Applicable to samples containing adhesives or coatings which may contain phthalates. max. 40mg/kg for all accessible coating and subnstrate materials ALL MATERIALS / COMPONENTS MUST COMPLY WITH PREVAILING AFIRM RSL Max. 90 mg/kg (ppm) of migratable lead. Applicable to both surface coatings and all substrates; there are no substrate exemptions. Applicable to both metallic and non-metallic items. NOTE: If the total lead content is below 90 mg/kg for children's jewellery, then there is no need for a migratable test, since migratable lead content cannot be greater than the total lead content. All accessible components must be less than 500mg/kg except: (a) crystal glass as defined in Annex I (categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) to Council Directive 69/493/EEC (*); (b) internal components of watch timepieces inaccessible to consumers; (c) non-synthetic or reconstructed precious and semiprecious stones (CN code 7103, as established by Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87), unless they have been treated with lead or its compounds or mixtures containing these substances; (d) enamels, defined as vitrifiable mixtures resulting from the fusion, vitrification or sintering of minerals melted at a temperature of at least 500 C. Soluble Migrated Elements*: Surface Coating: 's Jewelry ASTM F2923, Sec. 8 & 13.3, Table 4 and Annex A2 ASTM F963 Sec and 8.3 Must comply with requirements Canada: Specific Substances in Surface Coatings: Heavy Metals * Total Cadmium Content* : 's Jewelry Total Cadmium * (Test Plastic item/all surface coatings/metal component) Migration of Certain Elements Category I, II, III Health Canada Method C02.2 (2012), C03 (2011), & C07 (2012) or Equivalent Citation: Toys Regulations SOR\ , Sec. 23 ASTM F2923, Sec. 9 and Migration Test Total cadmium content test: CPSC-CH-E CPSC-CH-E CPSC-CH-E Citation: RCW , State Legislation Soluble cadmium test for Polymeric components: and 8.3 of ASTM F963, Soluble cadmium test for metal components: CPSC- CH-E Plastic item: BS EN 1122 All surface coatings / Metal components: In-house method Citation: EU 494/2011 EN 71-3 Citation: 2009/48/EC, Annex II, Part III, Sec 13 Body-Piercing Jewelry for * ASTM F2923, Sec. 7 & Table 3 Surface Coatings: Total Lead: < or = 90 mg/kg Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium or Selenium: < or = 0.1% dissolved in 5% hydrochloric acid after being stirred for 10 minutes at 20 C (68 F) Mercury: None Introduced Applicable to any paint, surface coating or accessible substrate: Max 40 ppm Coating : < or = 1,000 mg/kg Others : < or = 100 mg/kg Must comply with standard Approved materials for children's body piercing jewelry: surgical implant stainless steel; surgical implant grade titanium; niobium (Nb); solid 14 karat or higher white or nickel-free gold; solid platinum; and a dense, low-porosity plastic, including, but not limited to, Tygon or Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) if the plastic contains no intentionally added lead. 1

2 Material Assay for children s jewelry * Note : means children aged six and younger Material Assay for other jewelry * Nickel Release * (accessible metal components) Nickel in Metal Components*: s Jewelry (all accessible metal components) Liquid Filled s Jewelry* Rhode Island: s Jewelry * Chromium VI with aging* - Leather only/all colorways (except vegetable-tanned leather materials/trims) Azo Dye Analysis * (except white and PFD textile fabric) Formaldehyde Content* ph Value Physical Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H): Overall Self-declaration Self-declaration EN 1811 & EN A1 Citation: REACH Regulation (EC) 552/2009 Amending 1907/2006, Annex XVII, Entry 43 ASTM F2923, Sec. 10 ASTM F , Sec. 11 & ASTM F Citation: 16 CFR & 16 CFR / Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act ASTM F Year: 2011 Citation: Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act Aging Condition - 80 C, 24 hours, RH < 5% and EN ISO Textiles: BS EN Leather: EN ISO JIS L1041 Method A (Texilte) EN ISO (Leather) Textiles: EN ISO 3071 KCl solution Leather: BS EN ISO 4045 Measurement The following materials are allowed. - Stainless or surgical steel - Karat gold - Sterling silver - Platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, rhodium or osmium - Natural or cultured pearls - Glass, ceramic, or crystal decorative components, including cat s eye, cubic zirconia, including cubic zirconium or CZ, rhinestones, cloisonné (If the lead content in glass or crystal decorative components are greater than 0.02 percent by weight, the component should not weight more than 1 gram) - Gemstone that is cut and polished for ornamental purposes except aragonite, bayldonite, boleite, cerussite, crocoite, ekanite, linarite, mimetite, phosgenite, samarskite, vanadinite, and wulfenite - Elastic, fabric, ribbon, rope or string without intentionally added lead - Natural decorative material, including amber, bone, coral, feathers, fur, horn, leather, shell, wood, that is in its natural state and is not treated in a way that adds lead Adhesive The following materials are allowed. - Stainless or surgical steel - Karat gold - Sterling silver - Platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, rhodium or osmium - Natural or cultured pearls - Glass, ceramic, or crystal decorative components, including cat s eye, cubic zirconia, including cubic zirconium or CZ, rhinestones, cloisonné - Gemstone that is cut and polished for ornamental purposes except aragonite, bayldonite, boleite, cerussite, crocoite, ekanite, linarite, mimetite, phosgenite, samarskite, vanadinite, and wulfenite - Elastic, fabric, ribbon, rope or string without intentionally added lead - Natural decorative material, including amber, bone, coral, feathers, fur, horn, leather, shell, wood, that is in its natural state and is not treated in a way that adds lead Adhesive <0.88 Pass 0.88 Fail Migration of nickel in post assemblies <0.35 Pass, 0.35 Fails (μg/cm²/week.) Migration of nickel in jewelry intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin <0.88 Pass, 0.88 Fail (μg/cm²/week.) 's jewelry shall not contain: 1) any materials listed in 16 CFR (mercury, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, methanol, methylene chloride, petroleum distillates, toluene, xylene, and related chemicals); or 2) materials that would require special labeling under 16 CFR Must comply with ASTM F max. 3 mg/kg 20 mg/kg (Textile) 30 mg/kg (Leather) Textiles Max 16 ppm Leather - Max 20 ppm Textiles: Leather: The result is not rated. Report for reference only Overall Weight Measurement The result is not rated. Report for reference only. Quality & Workmanship Workmanship Sample is checked for workmanship in "as received" condition and shall be free of major cosmetic defects. No exposed sharp edge, sharp point or mal-function issue. Test Sample shall perform as intended and meet all verifiable labeled claims. Unverifiable claims are reported. Fineness analysis in precious metal and alloy jewelry GB 11887, GB/T 9288, GB/T 17832, GB/T 19720, * (on request only) GB/T Assay certificate to be provided Gold & Silver Assay Cupellation Method (ASTM B Modified) (on request only*) Citation: 16 CFR 23 Must comply with claim. Cycle Usage Test (C type jewelry only) The product is flexed 10 times 25 degrees each way in the outward horizontal direction, and pressed inside back to original position Cycle Usage Test: 100 Cycles Actual Use Sample shall operate as intended after 100 cycles. Sample shall operate as intended after specified cycle usage. Note: This test is only applicable to flexible C type jewelry that is capable of being flexed 25 degrees. the product shall be able to flexed 10 times 25 degrees each way in the outward horizontal direction, and press inside back to original position without cracking or breaking. 2

3 Operability Sample shall operate as intended without any appearance or function damage after 100 cycles. The item shall fit as intended. Fit Test: Note: Earrings: Proper post length & backing Functional Chain: Proper & claimed length High Humidity & High Temperature Test (for leather and metal components only) Salt Spray Test: 5% Salt Solution, 12 hours Strength Properties: Earring (Post Backing) Chain - Assembled Chain Single strand Setting Strength Attachment Strength Impact Strength Bending Strength Torsion Strength Compression Strength Surface (28mm Diameter) Expose the product to: 50C (122F) and 95% Relative Humidity for 48 hours. ASTM B117 (Modified) Compression test Product shall continue to function and remain cosmetically acceptable after exposure to: 50C (122F) and 95% Relative Humidity for 48 hours. Modification: Changed from 24 hours to 12 hours. The item shall function as intended, and there shall be no corrosion or major discoloration after 12 hours of exposure to a 5% salt solution. Note: Metal components only Shall withstand specific force for 10 seconds Min. 100 Gm. Pull Strength Min. 10 lbs. (Chain will be tested as a whole at closure and the jaws distance length depends on the total length of the chain.) Min. 10 Lbs. (Chain will be tested at single strand and the jaws distance should be at 3 inches.) Min. 20 Lbs (Force required to pull a gemstone out of its mounting) Min. 10 Lbs (Force required to pull any attachment out of the jewelry) No Liberation Of Any Component In 5 Drops On Vinyl Clad Concrete Floor From 4 Ft. Ht. No Failure Under 5 Lb. Bending Force Applied At End Of The Item No Failure At 5 In. Lbs. No Breakage At 10 Lbs. Compression Recovery of elastic Actual Use length of elastic material elongated at 10% at a testing speed of not less than 20 in. (510mm)/min. Max +2.0% Functions As Intended (100 Use Cycles) Strength Properties: Earring (Post Backing) Chain - Assembled Chain Single strand Setting Strength Attachment Strength Impact Strength Min. 100 Gm. Pull Strength Min. 10 lbs. (Chain will be tested as a whole at closure and the jaws distance length depends on the total length of the chain.) Min. 10 Lbs. (Chain will be tested at single strand and the jaws distance should be at 3 inches.) Min. 20 Lbs (Force required to pull a gemstone out of its mounting) Min. 10 Lbs (Force required to pull any attachment out of the jewelry) No Liberation Of Any Component In 5 Drops On Vinyl Clad Concrete Floor From 4 Ft. Ht. Flammability Flammability of Solids Actual Use 16 CFR (c)(6) (vi), 16 CFR & 16 CFR (Modified) Functions As Intended (100 Use Cycles) Modification: Ceramic and metal items are not tested unless requested. Burn rate: < or = one-tenth of an inch per second along its major axis. Canada: Celluloid or Cellulose Nitrate Health Canada Method C17 or UL Method C-031 Citation: Toys Regulations SOR\ , Sec. 21 A sample, other than a ping-pong ball, shall not be made of or impregnated with celluloid or cellulose nitrate. Canada: Textile Flammability Regulation: General Textile Products Labeling Content Labeling for Jewelry, Precious Metals & Pewter Tracking Label Country of Origin Product Packaging and Labeling CAN/CGSB 4.2 No (2008) & Health Canada F01 (2013) Citation: SOR/ , Sec. 4 (1) & 4 (2) 16 CFR 23 Citation: Fair Packaging & Labeling Act Citation: CPSIA Citation: 19 CFR Citation: Canada Customs Tariff, Marking of Imported Goods Regulations Citation: UPLR NIST Handbook 130 Uniform Laws and Regulations The flame spread time for textile products without a raised fibre surface must be greater than 3.5 seconds. The flame spread time for textile products with a raised fibre surface that exhibits ignition or fusion of its base fibres must be greater than 4 seconds. To prevent consumer deception, products should utilize the terminology and standards set forth in the guides. Toy and children product shall have a permanent and distinguishing mark on itself and its packaging, to the extent practicable, enabling the manufacturer and purchaser to ascertain the name of the manufacturer or private labeler, location and date of production of the product. Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. The country of origin marking of Non-NAFTA imported goods shall be present in English or French. Manufacturer, packer, or distributor s name & address (city, state & zip) Product Identification Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units). 3

4 Pre-packaged Product Citation: Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations The following shall be present in English and French with specified font type and letter height in regulations. - The product identification and net quantity (metric units) declaration shall present on Principal Display Panel - Dealer s name and principal place of business (address) shall be shown on any part of label except bottom For imported goods, the name and address of the dealer outside Canada or the name and address of Canadian dealers shall be preceded by imported by ( importé par ) or imported for ( importé pour ), unless a statement of geographic origin is located immediately adjacent to the name and address of a Canadian dealer, and shown with letter height at least as large as those used in the declaration of the Canadian dealer s principal place of business. The Language of Inscription (Mandatory in Quebec) Product Identification and Manufacturer Information The Charter of French Language, Title I, Chapter VII, Clause 51 & Regulations adopted under the Charter of French Language Citation: 2001/95/EC The following inscription shall be drafted in French: - product; - product container or wrapping; - document or object supplied with it (e.g. directions for use, warranty certificates). No inscription in another language may be given greater prominence than that in French. The following information shall be indicated on toy: - Product Identification, e.g. type, batch, serial or model number; - Manufacturer / importer name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address. EU Document Review: Animal Products Declaration Antibacterial Treatment Declaration Natural Animal By- Products Declaration Phytosanitary Certificate Timber Declaration Mechanical Safety Test Small Parts: s Jewelry * Sharp Edges and Sharp Points Tests Written Confirmation Citations: 338/97/EC Regulation (EU) 528/ /78/EC, 142/2011/EC & 1069/2009/EC 2000/29/EC Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010 ASTM F2923, Sec Citation: 16 CFR / Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act / 16 CFR & 16 CFR CFR (d) (Modified) and 16 CFR (d) (Modified) Must comply with requirements. If no declaration can be provided a microbiological assessment must be carried out. Shall comply with requirements Applicable products for children (including removable, liberated components or fragments of said products) shall not be small enough, without being compressed, to fit entirely within the small parts cylinder, before and after use and abuse testing. 's jewelry is subject to applicable exemptions of 16 CFR Use & Abuse Testing: Jewelry for * ASTM F2923, Sec Citation: 16 CFR & 16 CFR / Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act 's jewelry for up to 8 years of age shall not present any hazards when tested according to 16 CFR Functional sharp points on children's jewelry, such as pin stems for pins or brooches, are exempt from 16 CFR Hazardous Conditions Safety Test Before and After Use & Abuse Testing Note: report result as PASS / FAIL. Small part should be failure at all ages. Breakaway Features & Releases: Jewelry for ASTM F2923, Sec , 12.2 & 13.1 Shall release, either by designed breakaway feature, attachment design or physical properties of the material, when subjected to 15 lb of tension. No hazardous magnets or hazardous magnet components shall be released during the tension test unless the product is intended for children 8 and over and the product is labeled as specified. No hazardous sharp points or hazardous sharp edges shall be observed during the tension test if the product is intended for children 8 and under. Tension Test, Torque Test, Bite Test, Compression Test, Impact Test 16 CFR Any projection, or assembly that a child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or the teeth shall be subject to this test. For tension test - The tension test shall be performed on the same components subjected to the torque test described in torque test for kids. Tensile force 15 lbs. shall be applied evenly, within a period of 10 sec, parallel to the major axis of the test component. No detached, breakage or damage was found. For torque test - 4 in.lbf for 10 Sec. 180 at clockwise and counter clockwise directions. No detached, breakage or damage was found. Bite Test: All hazardous conditions resulting from the bite test shall be rated as a failure. Any graspable component shall be tested at 50 lbs ± 0.5 lbs (22.74 kg) evenly applied within 5 seconds and maintained for an additional 10 seconds. No potentially hazardous conditions (sharp points, sharp edges, or small parts) shall be detected. Compression Test: No hazards shall result when the sample is subjected to the applicable compression force. 30 lbf for 10 seconds Impact Test: No hazards shall result when the sample is subjected to the applicable impact. 10 times at 4.5 feet Mechanical & physical Test * Material Quality * Plastic Film * EN 71-1 shall comply with the standard. 16 CFR & ASTM F963 No hazards shall result when the sample is subjected to the applicable force (compression, impact, tension, torque) as determined by age grade. Modification: Lab. is unable to confirm if reprocessed materials are used. The manufacturer is responsible for conformance ASTM F963, Sec. 4.1 & (Modified) of such materials to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Toys may be made from new or reprocessed materials and shall be visually clean and free from infestation. ASTM F963, Sec & 8.21 Flexible plastic film bags and sheets shall meet thickness or perforation requirements. NOTE: Results of this test for items which are dimensionally exempt are reported for informational purposes only. 4

5 Canada: Small Parts: Ages Less than 3 Canada: Flexible Film Bags Batteries: Jewelry for * Suction Tongue Studs * Fastness Health Canada Method M00.1 Citation: Toys Regulations SOR\ , S.8 (F) amending SOR\ , Sec. 7 Health Canada Method M03 Citation: Toys Regulations SOR\ , Sec. 4 ASTM F2923, Sec Citation: 16 CFR & 16 CFR / Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act ASTM F2923, Sec Citation: 16 CFR & 16 CFR / Rhode Island s Jewelry Safety Act Crocking (Textiles and Leather) AATCC 8/116 A sample that is or is likely to be used by a child of less than three years of age must not contain a part or component that is meant to be separable or may become separated with reasonably foreseeable use of the toy and that can be totally enclosed in the small parts cylinder. Exception: soft textile fibre material Does not apply to parts or components that are constructed entirely of soft textile fibre material. Uncoated paper weighing less than 400 gsm is exempt from mechanical testing and the small parts regulation. NOTE: An application of 4.45 N (1 lbf) will be used to determine if the component fits in the cylinder. Toys, equipment and other products for use by a child in learning or play that is packaged in a flexible film bag must meet the following: A flexible film bag used to package any product described shall meet the following requirements: (a) the opening of the bag shall be less than 356 mm (14 inches) in circumference; or (b) the bag shall (i) be made from film that is at least 0.75 mil thick, and (ii) have printed legibly the following warning (or equivalent) in both official languages: "PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS. TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN." French Version "LES SACS DE PLASTIQUE PEUVENT ETRE DANGEREUX. POUR EVITER LE DANGER DE SUFFOCATION, NE LAISSEZ PAS CE SAC A LA PORTEE DES BEBES NI DES ENFANTS." Batteries that fit completely within the small parts cylinder shall not be accessible without the use of a coin, screwdriver, or other common household tool. 's jewelry that uses more than one replaceable battery in one circuit shall marked as specified in the instructions or on the product. 's jewelry with non-replaceable batteries that are accessible shall bear a statement that the battery is not replaceable. Battery-operated children's jewelry shall be designed so it is not possible to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Suction tongue studs are prohibited. General Leather / Suede / Calf Hair - Dry : 3.0 Wet : 2.0 Vegetable Tanned Leather - Dry: 3.0 Wet 2.0 Dark Suede - Dry 3.0 Wet 1.5 Water (Textile only) AATCC 107 change: 3.0, Staining: 3.0, self staining: 4.5 Perspiration (Textile only) AATCC 15 change: 3.0, Staining: 3.0, self staining: 4.5 Tests as Required for Jewelry with Play Value Flammability Flammability of Toys EN 71-2 ASTM F963 Toy shall meet all applicable requirements. CCPSA Toys Regulations SOR/ Chemical / Analytical EU: Organic Chemical Compounds * EN 71-9 Mechanical Safety Test Mechanical & Physical Test Small parts EN 71-1 ASTM F963 CCPSA Toys Regulations SOR/ CFR & 16 CFR 1501 Textiles: General: Dry 4.0, Wet 3.0 Dark colors: Dry 4.0, Wet 2.0 Pigments / Overdye / Garment Dye / Indigo Dye / Sulphur Black / Denim / Raised Fabrics (Corduroy, Velour, Velvet, Peached, Sanded, Brushed, Moleskin): Dry 3.0, Wet 2.0 When used as intended or in a foreseeable way, toys shall not exceed the specified limits of organic chemical compounds. NOTE: A Toxicological Risk Assessment can be used as a basis for undertaking any testing. Shall comply with the standard. Applicable products for children (including removable, liberated components or fragments of said products) shall not be small enough, without being compressed, to fit entirely within the small parts cylinder, before and after use and abuse testing. EN 71-1 Shall comply with the standard 16 CFR Shall have no accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points before and after appropriate use and abuse testing. Items intended for children 48 to 96 months (4-8 years) of age may contain accessible, potentially hazardous functional 16 CFR sharp points but are required to carry safety labeling. Functional sharp points are expressly prohibited in items intended for Sharp Accessible Points/ Edges Test children under 48 months (4 years) of age. EN 71-1 Shall comply with the standard Health Canada Method M00.2 and M00.3 The result of this test is reported for reference only; the result is not rated. Citation: Toys Regulations SOR/ Shall have no accessible and nonfunctional sharp points in "as received" condition. EU: Straps Intended to be Worn y or Partially Toys with straps intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck and which create a fixed loop shall have a EN 71-1 Around the Neck * functioning breakaway feature. Note: * - testing cost "" = Material Test (Recommended to be performed at material stage) "" = Whole Product Test jewelry products shouldn't contain magnet component J. Crew is phasing out PVC from all products. Use of PVC should be avoided as soon as possible. 5