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.
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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.
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?
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
RoHS compliance ensures that products do not contain any hazardous materials. It is important for the safety of human health and the environment. To comply with EU regulations, RoHS testing must be done.
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.
An overview on the REACH Directive and 4 questions to Dr. Florian Metzelder from lab DTNW.
