The article provides an overview of the content, scope and test areas for laboratory tests of electronic car components in accordance with LV 148.
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The article provides an overview of the LV 124 automotive standard, which defines the requirements and test conditions for electronic components for passenger cars (up to 3.5 tons) with a 12V power supply.
Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) are chemical compounds that are unintentionally present in food contact materials (FCM). This article gives an overview on lab testing for NIAS.
The reusability of plastic tableware is standardized as UNE 53928:2020. This article provides an introduction..
An overview of what intentionally added microplastics are, what the legislation status is and how testing labs can help with microplastics-related concerns.
Which laboratory tests should importers of jewelry be aware of, and how can a testing laboratory determine the origin of a gemstone? testxchange spoke with Andreas Stratmann, Managing Director of Gemmologisches Labor Berlin.
What are POPs, PCPs, and PFAS, and why has their use in products been restricted? What are common test methods to make sure that these substances do not exceed permissible levels?
EU legislation limits the use of certain substances in products. What are some of the most important ones, in which products do they occur, and how to find a testing lab for such products?
If you plan to sell textile products in any market around the world, flammability testing is an important requirement. Which are the testing standards that you should know?
UN 38.3 is an important international standard for testing lithium-ion batteries. Which lab tests does the standard include to make sure that such batteries can be transported safely?
With the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, the UK takes on the issue of cybersecurity of IoT devices. We asked product compliance expert Marlon Schrimpf what this means for manufacturers and importers in the UK market.
