Asian jewelry health warning
In Yesterday, several media outlets have picked up a Spanish news concern. An investigation conducted by the Institute of Technology Metalworking (AIMME) revealed the presence of prohibited items in some cases and not recommended in jewelry and other trinkets of Asian origin. Some of these substances can cause allergies, and in some cases may be cause more serious problems yet.
Sweating can lead to release these gems metals that are harmful to human health, as stipulated in the regulations. It has been found in many of these treasures the presence of nickel and cobalt as part of the alloys used. These metals easily produce allergies in people who have this tendency.While the quantities of metals released by these jewels are really low, well above the values accepted as safe for human health. Spain has a very clear regulation in this sense, it also conforms to a strict international standards.
Such problems have been detected in gold jewelry, silver, silver bathed, and so on. As the changes are significant the risk is even greater for consumers. The problem is not limited to silver jewelry, for example, but has been diagnosed in all sorts of jewelry.
For all these reasons are that there are several sectors that are demanding a ban on the import of jewelry with these characteristics. Of course I strongly support this claim, as we talk about health.