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.
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The reusability of plastic tableware is standardized as UNE 53928:2020. This article provides an introduction..
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?
What happens if your product fails a crucial regulatory EMC test at an accredited testing lab? testxchange talked to EMC expert Markus Ridder, founder and managing director of waveLAB Ruhr, to discuss possible solutions to deal with that challenge.
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.
In the first part of our interview with Marlon Schrimpf, founder of Novelty Compliance, we talked about the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill. In the second part, we will now take a look at the state of the UKCA marking
EMC testing ensures that products do not emit too much electromagnetic radiation or do not experience adverse effects when exposed to electromagnetic fields. In this article, we will discuss EMC product compliance testing in detail.
Toy products ending up in the EU market must comply with the Toys Safety Directive. Therefore, it is important to learn about the possible consequences of non-compliance and how to resolve it.