Overview
Retail sector: an overview of conformity processes
Retail chains ask their suppliers for evidence of both product safety and social compliance. GFSI-recognised schemes for food, and SMETA or amfori BSCI audit reports on the social side, are the standard requirement; these produce a report, not a certificate.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Retail sector: what do we test?
- 01Private-label products
- 02Food and non-food consumer products
- 03Textiles and ready-made garments
- 04Home and lifestyle products
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Retail supply chain needs are under one roof.
All services
Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- AOAC 2003.06determination of fat in food
- AOAC 2005.06determination of mycotoxin (HPLC) in food
- AOAC 2007.01multiple pesticide residues in food (QuEChERS)
- AOAC 923.03determination of total ash in food
- AOAC 925.10determination of moisture in bakery products
- AOAC 984.27Calcium, copper, iron and magnesium in baby formula
- AOAC 985.29total dietary fiber in food
- AOAC 990.12aerobic plate counting in food (Petrifilm)
- AOAC 991.14Coliform and E. coli count in food
- AOAC 991.20Determination of nitrogen and protein in milk using Kjeldahl
- AOAC 996.06Determination of fatty acids and trans fats in food
- AOAC 999.10determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper and iron in food
- EN 1186total migration in food contact materials
- EN 12822determination of vitamin E (HPLC) in food
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
- 16 CFR Part 1615flammability in children's pajamas (size 0–6X)
- 16 CFR Part 1616flammability in children's pajamas (size 7–14)
- 16 CFR Part 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- AATCC 100antibacterial finishing effectiveness in textile
- AATCC 107color fastness to water
- AATCC 118oil repellent feature on fabric
- AATCC 124Wrinkles in fabric appearance after washing
- AATCC 135Dimensional change in washing
- AATCC 15color fastness to sweat
- AATCC 16color fastness to light
- EN 71-1Mechanical and physical properties in toys
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- EN 71-3migration of certain elements in toys
- 16 CFR 1203safety in bike helmets
- 16 CFR 1219safety in full size cribs
- 16 CFR 1220Safety in small cribs
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- 16 CFR 1500Abuse experiments on hazardous substances and children's products
- 16 CFR 1501Risk of choking with small parts roller
- 16 CFR Part 1107Rules for third-party testing and certification of conformity for children's products
- 16 CFR Part 1110Rules for issuing conformity certificates for consumer products
- 16 CFR Part 1112acceptance requirements of third-party conformity assessment bodies
- 16 CFR Part 1220Safety specifications for full size baby cribs
- 16 CFR Part 1221Safety specifications in playgrounds
- UN 38.3Transport safety tests on lithium batteries
- ISO 11607end product sterile barrier packaging
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM D4728random vibration in packaging
- ASTM D5276free fall test on packages
- ASTM D642compression testing of packages
- ASTM D999vibration testing on packaging
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ASTM F1980accelerated aging in packaging
- ASTM F88peeling resistance in sealing seam
- ISTApackaging transport performance test series
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D3330peel adhesion on pressure sensitive tape
- 16 CFR 1219safety in full size cribs
- 16 CFR 1220Safety in small cribs
- 16 CFR 1632flammability of mattresses by cigarettes
- 16 CFR 1633flaming ignition in beds
- 16 CFR Part 1220Safety specifications for full size baby cribs
- 16 CFR Part 1221Safety specifications in playgrounds
- 16 CFR Part 1632flammability in mattresses and mattress pads (smoking source)
- 16 CFR Part 1633open flame flammability in mattresses
- ANSI BIFMA X5.1Experiment on general purpose office chairs
- ASTM D1037Testing on wood-based fiber and piece panel materials
- ASTM D4157Wyzenbeek abrasion on upholstery fabric
- ASTM D905shear strength in glued wood connections
- ASTM F1169Safety specifications for full size cribs
- ASTM F2057Tip-over safety for storage furniture
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
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