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..
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.
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.
Which laboratory tests are needed to demonstrate the product conformity of electrical and electronic toys? An overview.
Brexit is also affecting the marking requirements for products in the United Kingdom. An overview of the new UKCA marking.
What is the role of a Notified Body in the EU for testing products? Are testing labs and Notified Bodies the same entity?
