Nickel Testing

NICKEL Testing

ESTABLISHED EXPERTISE

AnchorCert Analytical is the leading Nickel testing specialist in the UK. The following UKAS accredited Nickel testing services are available from our team of specialised experts.

EUROPEAN (REACH) FULL NICKEL RELEASE TEST

According to procedures based on BS EN 1811:2011, BS EN 12472 and BS EN 16128:2011.

Testing of:

plated products after a Corrosion/Wear simulation of two years of use (BS EN 1811:2011 and BS EN 12472)
un-plated items to confirm compliance (BS EN 1811:2011)
spectacle frames and sunglasses (BS EN 16128:2011)

LEAD TIME- 10 days.

SAMPLES REQUIRED – 1 of each item unless the item is a piercing in this case we would need 4 of each item so that we have enough surface area to test.

nickel allergy QUICK NICKEL RELEASE TEST

After extensive research by their established team of nickel experts AnchorCert Analytical has developed an inexpensive, UKAS accredited Quick Nickel test to offer customers a fast, accurate and low priced option to determine whether items will comply when tested by BS: EN 1811:2011. The Quick Nickel test accurately identifies items which would definitely pass BS EN 1811:2011 and comply with the REACH Regulations.

LEAD TIME - 5 days.

SAMPLES REQUIRED – 1 of each item unless the item is a piercing in this case we would need 5-6 of each item so that we have enough surface area to test.

NICKEL CONTENT DETERMINATION

This is no longer recognised by the legislation but may be a valuable component of a due diligence programme. N.B. Where possible results will be provided for each of the various components from which the article is manufactured, provided it can easily be dismantled without damage to any part.

LEAD TIME - 5 days.

SAMPLES REQUIRED – 1 of each item.

Please download the Application Form to submit samples for Nickel Testing. Before submitting samples for the first time you may find it helpful to read the Guidelines for Nickel Testing which detail the alternative tests which are available. Please also read our Terms & Conditions