Cadmium in children's jewellery # 9
Mar. 7th, 2011 07:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
emma_in_dreamThe response from the ACCC.
Dear Ms XX
We did complete some tests on a range of children's jewellery. The first test involved using x-ray fluorescence to detect any heavy metal content in the jewellery. This first test helped us narrow down the range of jewellery for further testing. The further testing was acid-digest testing, which replicates the acidic conditions of saliva or stomach acid to determine if any heavy metals present would be absorbed by sucking or swallowing. The results were that no leachable (absorbable) cadmium was found in any of the jewellery tested.
While the tests were negative, we are continuing to monitor and test for heavy metals in children's products. We now have a team devoted specifically to chemicals and product safety.
I hope that helps alleviate some of your concern, but I would still advise you to minimise the use of jewellery while your daughter is still in the mouthing stage.
Regards, etc
Dear Ms XX
We did complete some tests on a range of children's jewellery. The first test involved using x-ray fluorescence to detect any heavy metal content in the jewellery. This first test helped us narrow down the range of jewellery for further testing. The further testing was acid-digest testing, which replicates the acidic conditions of saliva or stomach acid to determine if any heavy metals present would be absorbed by sucking or swallowing. The results were that no leachable (absorbable) cadmium was found in any of the jewellery tested.
While the tests were negative, we are continuing to monitor and test for heavy metals in children's products. We now have a team devoted specifically to chemicals and product safety.
I hope that helps alleviate some of your concern, but I would still advise you to minimise the use of jewellery while your daughter is still in the mouthing stage.
Regards, etc
