SWAROVSKI Certificates, Norms, Regulations and Warning Notices

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS satisfy all the most important industry standards and norms:

Oeko-Tex Certificate

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS are certified according to Class II of the Oeko-Tex-Standard 100, an international quality label for harmless textiles. The Class II standard for the textile industry regulates textiles that are in contact with human skin. The standard regulates thresholds for specific health damaging substances (if concentration is too high), a standard even stricter than present laws.

EN71/3 and ASTM F963-03 Certificate

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS fulfill the EN71/3 and ASTM F963-03 norms with reference to the allowable solubility of substances defined in aforementioned norms for children's toys.

Platinum Foiling and M-Foiling free of hazardous substances

The foilings used for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS are compliant with the CPSC 16 CFR 1303 and do not exceed the lead limit for surface coatings.

General Warning

Loose crystals may present a small parts hazard to young children, particularly children under three years old. Depending on the size of the crystal and any attached material (such as glue, fabric, etc.), children may choke on, inhale, swallow or insert the crystal into their noses. With crystal- applied magnetic products, pose a particular risk of serious intestinal injuries if ingested. The application techniques as stated in the Application Manual do not guarantee that crystals will not come loose. For each application, the manufacturer must determine whether the product meets the relevant requirements related to small parts hazards and assess any risk it may pose to small children.
Failure to follow Swarovski's care instructions may result in damage to the crystal, which could pose a risk of laceration or other harm.

RoHS compliance

The RoHS Directive which is in effect since July 1, 2006 regulates the use of certain hazardous substances (e.g. lead, cadmium, mercury, ...) in connection with electrical and electronic equipment. Based on the exemption granted to the glass industry for bound lead in crystal glass, the majority of our crystal assortment* (including effects and Crystal Pearl coatings) may be continued to be used in the area of electric and electronic devices.
REACH The Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals is an EU regulation that came into force on June 1, 2007. Under this regulation, manufacturers or importers of chemicals must pass on information about chemicals that are contained in the products they provide. This information needs to be provided both to customers and to the European Chemicals Agency. Swarovski fulfils all the requirements of the REACH regulation.

Notice for Application on Packaging

The use of crystal that may contain substances like lead, cadmium or hexavalent chromium, on packaging is subject to legal restrictions in specific countries, including but not limited in regard to the total content of substances based on the proportion between crystal mass to the remaining weight of packaging. The customer is fully responsible to comply with these country-specific provisions and to pass on this information to his customers.

Warning for Crystal Tattoos

Crystal Tattoos may be applied on healthy skin only. Do not adhere to eyes or on mucous membranes. Crystal Tattoos are not recommended for young children. Loose crystals may present a small parts hazard to young children, particularly children under three years old. If a crystal comes loose, depending on the size of the crystal, children may choke on, inhale, swallow or insert the crystal into their noses.

Warning for tableware

Application of loose crystals to tableware presents a potential risk of aspiration, choking, swallowing, or tooth damage should crystals become loose. To reduce this risk, crystals should never be applied to any surface of tableware likely to come in contact with food or the mouth, and crystals should never be placed on any tableware intended for use by children. Tableware with crystals intended for decorative use only should be marked as such. To avoid dishwasher damage, tableware decorated with crystals should be washed by hand.
The application techniques or suggestions do not guarantee that crystals will not come loose. For each application, the manufacturer must determine whether the product meets relevant requirements related to small parts hazards or use in food contact items and assess any risk it may pose to users. The use of crystals (which may contain restricted substances deemed hazardous under local laws) and adhesives on tableware is subject to legal restrictions in specific countries. The customer is fully responsible to comply with these country-specific provisions and shall defend, indemnify and hold Stephen Arnold Ltd / Swarovski harmless from any and all third-party claims based on product liability or otherwise relating to uses of Swarovski products and waives all its own claims against Stephen Arnold Ltd / Swarovski.

Unsuitable Applications

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS are intended for use in the fields of fashion, jewellery, accessories, textile products and for interior décor. Due to their physical properties, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS are unsuitable for other uses (e.g. gluing onto teeth, using crystals on or near mucous membranes and other unsafe uses). The customer shall defend, indemnify and hold Stephen Arnold Ltd / Swarovski harmless from any and all third party claims based on product liability or otherwise relating to uses of Swarovski products purchased by customer, and waives all its own claims.

Responsibility of user

Any oral, written or test-based advice that Stephen Arnold Ltd provides regarding techniques for application of its products are recommendations based on Swarovski's current knowledge and the information provided by its suppliers. Such advice does not discharge customer from carrying out its own tests of techniques it proposes to use and their suitability for the intended application. The application, use and processing of these techniques and products are solely user's responsibility.