M/414 - Detection of nickel
M/414 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for revision of methods of analysis to detect the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin (revision of the standard method EN 1811:1998).
Mandate M/414 requests CEN to revise the standard method EN 1811:1998 for analyzing the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The mandate aims to update and improve the existing analytical methods to ensure accurate detection of nickel release, supporting regulatory compliance and consumer safety. The European Commission’s decision on this mandate is recorded in resolution CEN/BT C63/2007.
Purpose
The mandate M/414 requests the revision of existing standard methods for analyzing the release of nickel from products designed to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The goal is to update and improve the procedures to ensure consumer safety regarding nickel exposure.
Standardisation request
The mandate is addressed to CEN (European Committee for Standardization) to revise the current standard method EN 1811:1998. This standard defines the analytical techniques used to detect nickel release from relevant products, ensuring they meet safety requirements set by EU regulations.
Expected deliverables
- An updated and improved version of the EN 1811 standard method.
- Clear, harmonized testing procedures for nickel release detection.
- Enhanced reliability and reproducibility of test results for products intended for direct and prolonged skin contact.
Context
Nickel release from consumer products is a known cause of allergic reactions and health concerns, especially with prolonged skin contact. The original EN 1811:1998 standard established a method for testing nickel release but requires revision to address technical advancements and regulatory developments. This mandate supports the EU’s commitment to consumer health protection by ensuring standardized and effective testing methodologies. The decision on this mandate is documented under resolution CEN/BT C63/2007.
The mandate covers the revision of standard methods of analysis for detecting the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
General Information
This document specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with No. 27 in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH).
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with No. 27 in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH).
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the scheme for the attestation and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of building limes to their corresponding product standard EN 459 1. It provides rules for surveillance, assessment and evaluation of the factory production control and rules for the frequency of inspections.
The European Standard specifies technical rules for factory production control by the manufacturer, including autocontrol testing of samples. It also provides rules for actions to be followed in the event of non-conformity and requirements for dispatching centres.
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This European Standard specifies the scheme for the attestation and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of building limes to their corresponding product standard EN 459 1. It provides rules for surveillance, assessment and evaluation of the factory production control and rules for the frequency of inspections.
The European Standard specifies technical rules for factory production control by the manufacturer, including autocontrol testing of samples. It also provides rules for actions to be followed in the event of non-conformity and requirements for dispatching centres.
- Standard13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with the Commission Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on REACH as regards Annex XVII. Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard. NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Draft5 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with the Commission Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on REACH as regards Annex XVII. Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard. NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Draft5 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with No. 27 Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH).
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with the Commission Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on REACH as regards Annex XVII.
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
CEN/TC - Modifications in list entries 5.8 and 5.9.
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with No. 27 Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH).
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such items are in compliance with the European Directive 76/769/EEC as amended by 94/27/EC and 2004/96/EC. DRAFTING REMARK Subject to the final positive decision of the European Commission, CEN/TC 347/TG 1 supports the following wording to be included in the scope of this standard: Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with the Commission Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on REACH as regards Annex XVII.
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/414 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "M/414 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for revision of methods of analysis to detect the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin (revision of the standard method EN 1811:1998).". M/414 standardisation mandate addressed to CEN for revision of methods of analysis to detect the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin (revision of the standard method EN 1811:1998). There are 12 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.