Product specification
At Salamander Jewelry, we are committed to supplying body jewelry made with careful material selection, structured quality control, and attention to product safety. This page provides an overview of the materials we use, the types of products we manufacture, the testing we carry out, and the standards that guide our approach. The source text already covers these areas in detail, including testing types, intended use categories, sterilization, and compliance topics.
For customers who would like to learn more about our broader manufacturing and quality approach, please also visit Manufacturing Processes and Our Standards.
Materials & Intended Use
Our products can generally be divided into two main categories: products intended for initial piercing and products intended for healed piercings or fashion jewelry use. This distinction is important because not all materials are intended for the same application. Material choice depends on how the jewelry will be used and the performance expected from it.
For products intended for initial piercing, we work with materials such as Surgical Steel 316L (ASTM F138), Titanium Grade 23 Ti6Al4V ELI (ASTM F136), selected PVD-coated surgical steel and titanium, BioFlex, PTFE, 14K 18K / 24K gold, and quartz. For products intended for healed piercings or fashion jewelry use, the range can also include silver 925, brass, base metal, acrylic, UV materials, organics, pewter, and Pyrex.
Our material range allows us to support different product needs with both flexibility and technical understanding. For customers interested in advanced surface finishing and coating options, you can also explore Thailand Coating Services.
Testing & Quality Control
As part of our internal quality policies, we regularly test our products. The original text identifies four main testing categories: lead testing, nickel release testing, micron plating testing, and cadmium testing. It also lists the outside laboratories used for different test categories, including SGS Testing Korea Co., Ltd, CNL Plating Systems Co., Ltd, and Intertek Testing Services (Thailand), Ltd.
These tests help us monitor material safety, plating thickness, and compliance with applicable control standards for different product types. Depending on the material and intended use, testing may cover nickel release, lead content, cadmium content, and plating thickness verification. The source text also explains that selected materials and finished products are tested according to the relevant item type and coating.
For more information about our certifications and management systems, please see Certifications.
Sterilization
For jewelry intended to be used for initial piercing, sterilization is an important requirement. The source text explains that the main distinction between sterilized and non-sterilized items is that products intended for initial piercing must be sterilized, while products for healed piercings or general fashion use may not require the same treatment. It also notes that jewelry intended for initial piercing must be able to withstand the conditions typically used in sterilization processes.
At Salamander Jewelry, we sterilize using Ethylene Oxide (E.O.) gas sterilization. According to the source text, this method allows the jewelry to remain sterile for up to 5 years when properly packed and handled.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
The source text includes a detailed explanation of the European Nickel Directive, including the change from nickel content limits to nickel release limits for products inserted into pierced parts of the body. It states that under the updated directive, post assemblies inserted into pierced ears and other pierced body parts must not emit nickel at a rate greater than 0.2 µg/cm²/week, while regular jewelry in prolonged contact with unbroken skin remains under the 0.5 µg/cm²/week limit.
The text also addresses the lead issue, particularly with reference to U.S. and California requirements, and notes that certain materials such as surgical steel, titanium, sterling silver, and gold are generally lower-risk or exempt material classes under the stated framework.
Rather than presenting full legal wording on the page, we recommend keeping the website text focused on the practical meaning for customers: we follow relevant material and testing standards to support product safety, intended use suitability, and customer confidence across different markets. For related information, you can also visit REACH Compliance.
What We Test and How We Test
We test selected materials and finished products as part of our quality control process, depending on the item type and intended use. This may include nickel release testing, lead content testing, cadmium content testing, and plating thickness verification. Test methods are selected according to the relevant material, coating, and product category. The source text specifically lists nickel release testing across materials such as surgical steel, titanium, coated items, gold plated surgical steel, brass, silver, gold, UV items, and epoxy-coated items, while lead content tests are listed for gold, brass, pewter, plastics, stones, painted organics, epoxy-resin jewelry, BioFlex, silver, and UV items.
Need More Information?
If you need more detailed information regarding materials, product suitability, sterilization, or testing standards, please contact our team. We will be happy to help clarify which materials and product types are most suitable for your market and intended use. You can also learn more about specialized coating technologies through Thailand Coating Technology.
