Korea Eco-label Standards EL323 Revised 14.Mar Ministry of Environment Imitation Jewelry EL323:2012

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1 Korea Eco-label Standards EL323 Revised 14.Mar Ministry of Environment Imitation Jewelry EL323:2012

2 Publisher: Minister of Environment Publication: 03. Sep Ministry of Environment Notification No Final revision: 14. Mar Ministry of Environment Notification No Prepared by the president KEITI For opinions and inquiries on this standards, please contact the KEITI Environmental Certification Strategy Office(Tel ), or refer to the website(

3 Contents Foreword...ii 1 Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Environmentrelated criteria Nickel emission The gilding thickness Quality related criteria Appearance and adhesion strength Corrosion-resistance and discoloration-resistance Consumer Information Verification methods and test methods General Verification methods Reasons for certification... 4 i

4 Foreword This standard is the certification criteria for Eco-label revised through deliberation of a committee to set up the certification criteria according to the procedure specified in the Environmental Technology and Environmental Industry Support Act. Accordingly, EL323Imitation Jewelry EL /5/ was revised and incorporated into this standard. It should be noted that parts of this standard may in conflict with patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after laying-open of application. The Minister of Environment shall have no responsibility for confirmation of matters related to patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after layingopen of application. ii

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7 EL323.Imitation Jewelry [EL ] 1 Scope This standard describes the method of verifying necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and chains among imitation precious metal gilt with gold silver rhodium or their alloys, which are used by touching skins is in conformity with the Eco-label Certification Standard. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are indispensable for application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. KS D 0246, Methods Of Thickness Test For Metallic Coatings KS D 0254, Methods Of Adhesion Test For Metallic Coating KS D 8336, Electroplated Coatings Of Gold And Gold Alloy For Decorative Purposes KS G ISO 12870, Ophthalmic optics-spectacle frames-general requirements and test methods KS K 0853, Test method for determination of nickel release from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin: Alternate Exposure KS Q 5002, Statistical technique of data 3 Terms and definitions This standard uses the following Definition of Terms. 3.1 Imitation precious metal The precious metal such as gold silver rhodium and the accessories gilt with precious metal alloy. 3.2 Nickel emission testing The test of deciding the released amount of the nickel from an alloy containing nickel or a metal product with its surface filmed. 3.3 Gilding The moist and dry gilding including filming thin layers of precious metal. 3.4 Multi-layer gilding 1

8 the gilding overlapped with more than two layers which has different containing rate of gold silver rhodium. 4 Environment-related criteria Environment-related items considering the whole process of imitation jewelry given in the Table 1. Table 1 Environment related items considering the whole process of imitation jewelry Step Environment-related item Effect to improve environment Acquire raw materials Manufacture Distribute use consume Nickel emission The thickness of gilding Mitigation of harmful effect on human body Mitigation of harmful effect on human body Discard Recycle 4.1 Nickel emission Imitation precious metal shall not be positive on nickel emission testing. 4.2 The gilding thickness The thickness of gilding shall satisfy Table 2. However, in case of multi-layer gilding, gilding thickness of the farthest layer shall be estimated. Table 2 The standard of gilding thickness Quality of Gilding Gold and Gold Alloy Silver and Silver Alloy Rhodium and Rhodium Alloy Criteria (μm) Quality related criteria 5.1 Appearance and adhesion strength Appearance and adhesion strength shall satisfy KS D 'Appearance of gilding' and 4.6 'Adhesion strength of gilding'. 5.2 Corrosion-resistance and discoloration-resistance Corrosion-resistance and discoloration-resistance shall satisfy Table 3. However, the standard of discoloration-resistance shall not be applied to the products gilt with silver and silver alloy (or the farthest layer of multi-layer gilt product is silver and silver alloy). 2

9 Table 3 The standard of corrosion and discoloration resistance Item Corrosion-Resistance Discoloration-Resistance Criteria No corrosion including rusting (However, the area attached with jewels and the like shall be excluded) No abnormality (However, the area attached with jewels and the like shall be excluded) 6 Consumer Information Information pertaining to proper product storage and maintenance methods shall be provided. 7 Verification methods and test methods 7.1 General General information is as follows. a) The number of test specimens is one piece per each applied product in principle. But, the number may increase depending on the situation. b) The test specimens shall be randomly collected by an Eco Mark accredited certification agency among commercial products or those stored at the production site. c) The test result for each test item shall be closed with the numerical value having a cipher that is one higher than the cipher mentioned in the relevant standard under KS Q If rules for rounding of numerical value is specified in concerned testing method, such rules shall be observed. Note Details for the cipher should be mentioned in the test report. 7.2 Verification methods Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria are given in Table 4. Table 4 Verification method by certification standard Certification criteria Test and verification methods Environmental Standard Quality Standards 4.1 Test report of authorized agency according to KS K 0853 or the equivalent 4.2 ~ 4.3 Test report of authorized agency in accordance with KS D Certificate issued by certified organizations in accordance with test methods by test items Appearance : KS D 8336 Adhesion strength : KS D 0254 Certificate issued by certified organizations pursuant to requirements set forth in Section 4.7. Sweat Resistance and Section Light Resistance as prescribed by KS G ISO

10 Consumer Information Check the submitted document. 8 Reasons for certification Category of reasons Concerned Improvement of resource circulation a Energy saving b Reduction of environmental pollution on earth c Reduction of regional environmentalpollution d Reduction of harmful substances e Reduction of life environmentalpollution f Reduction of noise and vibration g a Resource saving, water saving, improvement of recycling, recycling of effective resources and etc. b Energy saving, use of renewable energy and etc. c Reduction of greenhouse gas emission, reduction of ozone layer-depleting substance emission and etc. d Reduction of air pollutant emission, reduction of water pollutant emission, reduction of soil pollutant emission, reduction of waste discharge, better biodegradation and etc. e Reduction of use of harmful substances, reduction of exposure to harmful substances and etc. f Reduction of indoor air pollutant emission, reduction of light pollution and etc. g Low noise, reduction of vibration 4

11 Common Criteria, Notice No , the Ministry of Environment 1. Those who have received the certifications for Eco-label shall comply with the environment regulation standard during the certification period. However, even when the person violates the environment regulation standard, if the person submits the detailed violation, an improvement measure and a measure to prevent a repeat of the violation including the following items to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (hereinafter referred to as the president of Technology Institute ) and takes the measure within 1 month from the date of violation, the person shall be considered to comply with the criteria. A. List of environment regulation standard in the person s location B. System to implement the environment regulation standard (including an organization chart describing each person s role) C. Regulation for storing records and documents related to the environment regulation standard. 2. With respect to marks of information for consumers specified in the certification criteria by each subject, the following matters shall be complied with. A. Product-related information for consumers shall be marked on the product cover. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it on the product cover, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as product package, a product guide or a user guide. B. Service-related information for consumers shall be marked inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as a contract, a delivery statement, a letter of warranty or promotion materials. 3. Those who are to receive certification for Eco-label or have receive the certification shall comply with the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising for establishing an order for fair trade and for protecting consumers. 5

12 4. The person shall not conduct unfair marks, labeling or advertising related to the environmental aspects of the product in accordance with the Article of the law. 5. With respect to various standards cited in the certification criteria for each product, the latest version of standard when applying for the certification shall be applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, in case that the regulation criteria is strengthened more strictly than that certification criteria for each product due to revision of relevant laws or regulations, the strengthened criteria shall be tentatively applied. Also, in case that the criteria are abolished, the criteria before abolition shall be tentatively applied by when the relevant certification criteria are revised. 6. In case that it is judged that the application of quality-related criteria in accordance with the certification criteria for each product is not suitable, the president of Technology Institute can set and implement the quality criteria for relevant products. [Verification method in accordance with the certification criteria] 1. The test report in accordance with the specified test methods means a test report issued by an agency designated by the president of Technology Institute among the following items. However, if the person who applied for certification of Eco-label seeks to be verified with the test result implemented by a testing or inspecting laboratory not corresponding to one of the following items, the person shall get confirmation and verification in the presence of a professional designated by the president of Technology Institute. A. Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute in accordance with the Sub-clause 12, Clause 4, Article 5 of the law B. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized in the accrediting system for testing/ inspecting laboratories in accordance with the Article 23 of the Framework Act on National Standards (e.g. testing/ inspecting laboratory accredited by KOLAS) C. Testing/ inspecting laboratory designated and accredited by the president of central administrative agencies in accordance with relevant laws D. Foreign testing/ inspecting laboratory complying with the international standard, ISO/IEC E. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized by the president of Technology Institute in case that it is difficult to conduct a test in the laboratories specified from A to D. 6

13 2. In case that the president of Technology Institute requests test-related materials, the testing/ inspecting laboratory that issued a test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall follow the request as long as there is no specific reason. If the laboratory rejects the request without any reasonable cause, the laboratory may be restricted to conduct a requested test. 3. With respect to verification of submitted documents, whether it complies with the certification criteria shall be verified with the test reports, statement of raw materials supply/production, certificates related to the product, user guides or manuals or products that are submitted by the person who seeks for certification of Eco-label in order to verify that the product complies with relevant criteria. In case of service, it can include performance materials, documentary evidence and photos of the side. However, if it is difficult to verify it only with the submitted documents, tests corresponding to the clause 1 may be added. 4. In case that the person who has already receive the certification seeks for additional certification on models using the same materials, parts or components as the certified product, the existing verification result may be applied to relevant raw materials, parts or components. However, the test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall be that issued within 12 months from the date of applying certification. 5. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 2, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. 6. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 3, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. However, with respect to environment-related or qualityrelated criteria which may be influenced by the wholly or partly different environmental aspects and quality information among models, each model shall be verified. 7