Technical File

Product Information:

Sterling silver, gold-plated silver, and solid gold jewellery for figure skaters and ice skaters.

Description:

Handmade jewellery crafted from sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver (vermeil), including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and personalised pieces. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom.

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Material Composition:

Jewellery is made from sterling silver, gold-plated silver, and 9ct gold, meeting standard composition requirements for fine jewellery.

Design Features:

• Soldered links for enhanced durability and safety.
• Smooth edges to reduce the risk of injury.
• Secure clasps to minimise the risk of detachment.

Intended Use:

This product is designed for adults and older teenagers. It is not suitable for young children due to small parts and potential choking hazards.

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Safety - General Risks for All Products:

1. Choking Hazard: Small parts may detach and pose a risk, particularly for children.

2. Skin Reactions:

• • Sterling Silver: May irritate sensitive individuals due to its copper content.
  • Gold-Plated Silver: Reduces direct contact with base metal but may wear over time.
  • 9ct Gold: Alloy metals (e.g., copper) may cause irritation.

3. Breakage/Detachment: Stress or wear may weaken components.

4. Snagging/Sharp Edges: Jewellery may catch on clothing or cause injury if mishandled.

General Recommendations:

• Clearly disclose material composition.
• Include warnings about use by children and during high-risk activities.
  
• Regularly test for durability and safety.

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Relevant Standards and Tests

All jewellery complies with UK hallmarking standards for sterling silver and gold. As the jewellery is nickel-free, tests for nickel release (e.g., EN 1811) are not applicable. Durability and material safety have been addressed in the product risk assessment and mitigation measures.

Additional tests can be conducted if necessary to ensure compliance with applicable standards or to address specific safety concerns.

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Care Instructions:

• Clean jewellery with a silver polishing cloth to maintain its shine.
• Remove jewellery when showering or swimming.
• Avoid contact with perfumes and deodorants, which can tarnish silver.
• Store in a box wrapped in acid-free tissue paper when not in use.

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A Copy of the Markings on the Product and Packaging:

• Jewellery care

• Hallmarking: UK law requires any sterling silver product over 7.78 grams in weight to be hallmarked by one of the four UK independent Assay Offices.

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Grouped Risk Assessment Based on Product Complexity:

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches have been individually assessed (see Safety section). Overall, risks have been mitigated through design, material selection and user instructions.

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Manufacturer:

• ICE SKATING JEWELLERY
• Address: 68, Wodeland Avenue, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4LA, United Kingdom
• Contact:info@iceskatingjewellery.com

EU Authorised Representative:

• Easy Access System Europe Oü
• Address: Mustamäe tee 50, 10621 Tallinn, Estonia
• gpsr.requests@easproject.com +358 40 500 3575

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Declaration of Conformity can be found here.

Safety Information in local languages can be found here.

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This policy is reviewed annually or whenever significant regulatory or procedural changes occur.

Last Updated: February 2025