SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 079.26, highlighting ASTM’s publication of a reapproved safety standard specification for adult jewelry, designated ASTM F2999-19 (Reapproved 2026).
Published in May 2026, the reapproved standard includes lead and cadmium content limits as well as nickel release specifications and a list of acceptable materials for the manufacture of body-piercing jewelry.
Stakeholders across the adult jewelry supply chain in the United States are affected by ASTM F2999-19 (Reapproved 2026), which took effect on May 12, 2026.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 079.26 includes further details on the specifications in ASTM F2999-19 (Reapproved 2026).
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 079.26 for more details.
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