Consumer Products Sector
Consumer Products Testing, Certification and Conformity
Overview
Consumer Products sector: an overview of conformity processes
For consumer products, the general product safety obligation applies even where there is no product-specific legislation. REACH applies for chemical restrictions, LVD and EMC for electrical products, and toy legislation for children's products.
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
Consumer Products sector: what do we test?
- 01Home and kitchen products
- 02Personal-care appliances
- 03Sports and hobby products
- 04Childcare articles
- 05Decorative products
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Consumer Products 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.
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
- IEC 60335Safety in home and similar electrical devices
- IEC 61010Safety in measuring, control and laboratory devices
- IEC 62368Security in audio, video and information technology devices
- IEC 60601-1Basic safety in medical electrical devices
- CSA C22.2Canadian electrical equipment safety standards
- EN 12102Noise measurement in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14511Performance and capacity in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14825Seasonal performance in air conditioners and heat pumps
- EN 62115safety in electric toys
- IEC 60034rotary electric machines
- IEC 60112Comparative tracking index in solid insulation materials
- IEC 60204-1electrical equipment safety in machines
- IEC 60227PVC insulated cables
- IEC 60228conductors of insulated cables
- 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
- 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
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- ASTM D4236chronic health hazard labeling on art materials
- ASTM D5116Determination of organic emissions from indoor materials
- BS 6920Suitability of materials in contact with drinking water
- EN 12457leaching experiment in the characterization of waste
- EN 12472Nickel release after wear and corrosion in plated products
- EN 12619total gaseous organic carbon in flue gas
- EN 12873Effect of materials coming into contact with drinking water
- EN 13284Determination of dust in stationary source emissions
- EN 13432compostability and biodegradability of packaging
- EN 13650aqua regia extractable element in fertilizers
- EN 14181Quality assurance of automatic measurement systems for stationary source emissions
- EN 14789determination of oxygen in flue gas
- EN 14790determination of water vapor in flue gas
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Consumer Products which market will you offer your product to?
Consumer Products when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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