About the Goods

Sashas Jewels has policies in place for goods sold to conform with UK and EC directives. Nickel Products with metal components that have been tested and are Nickel Free are identified in the item description. If it doesn’t state that the item is “Nickel Free” please take it as read that there may be some Nickel content in the product. Products that are imported from countries outside the EU the risk of nickel content will be assessed in :- earrings, body jewellery, necklaces, bracelets, chains, anklets and finger rings The testing regime is designed to ensure that all products comply with the EC nickel directive where appropriate. The wording in the directive dictates that the nickel release limits apply to products “intended to come into close and prolonged contact with the skin”. The interpretation of this wording is that it covers most jewellery items, not including brooches, mobile phone charms, handbag charms, and does not relate to most hair accessories, but does relate to alice bands. Tests are therefore carried out by the Birmingham Assay Office on products imported from outisde the EU that have no previous certificates to a level which confirms that the products comply. Products that are purchased from within the EU are not assessed separately as letters/emails are obtained from suppliers to confirm testing has taken place and products comply.