Jewellery and toys sold at markets are currently being reviewed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen).
Previous inspections have shown that many products contain prohibited substances – particularly jewellery that is worn directly against the skin for long periods.
According to the Swedish Chemicals Agency, around 40% of inspected jewellery items contained banned substances. For piercing jewellery, the proportion was even higher.
The substances include:
- Nickel, lead and cadmium in jewellery
- Phthalates and lead in toys
These substances can cause:
- Allergic reactions (especially nickel allergy)
- Long-term health effects
- In some cases, an increased risk of serious illness
Particularly concerning is that products are often:
- Labelled as “stainless steel” while containing other metals
- Sold quickly as trend products without adequate controls
- Attracting children and young people
Skin-friendly is not a trend – it is a responsibility
When something is worn close to the skin, every day, for hours at a time, it must be safe.
Not maybe. Not sometimes. Always.
That is why we work with:
Carefully tested materials
Jewellery developed in consultation with dermatologists for skin contact
Transparency, documentation and traceability
How to make safer choices:
- Choose jewellery when you know what it contains
- Avoid cheap trend products of unknown origin
- Take extra care when buying jewellery for children
- Do not sleep wearing fast fashion jewellery
Choose jewellery you can trust – for your skin, every day
Read more about hazardous jewellery (in swedish)
Kemikalieinspektionen:
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