Our Bradford laboratory offers specialized safety testing services to ensure the quality, safety and compliance of jewelry products.
Jewelry manufacturers and retailers need to be sure that their products meet the highest standards for quality and safety. SGS’s Bradford laboratory provides cutting edge jewelry safety testing services to help retailers and manufacturers protect their customers from substandard or hazardous products and uphold their brands’ reputations.
We specialize in comprehensive chemical testing for jewelry, delving into crucial aspects such as:
- REACH Annex XVII Nickel Release compliance
- REACH Annex XVII Lead and Cadmium content
- Corrosion
- Tarnishing
- Durability
- Metal content
- Allergens
- Proposition 65 compliance
We test for harmful substances, such as nickel, lead and cadmium, and validate product content and performance against bold claims.
Our state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies, backed up by the extensive global SGS network, ensure accurate and reliable results. We also offer verification and certification services to show compliance with regulations and demonstrate credibility to customers.
From elegant finery to stylish fashion statements, from delicate earrings to chic anklets, our expertise spans all forms of jewelry. Accessories, such as clasps, hooks, chains and charms, also undergo rigorous scrutiny.
For further information, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
UK Hardlines Manager
Connectivity & Products
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
t: +44 (0) 7584 682 598
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



