Fashion jewellery
Jewellery is subject to strict regulation, especially because of direct skin contact. Depending on the material, we support compliant and appropriate testing for harmful substances to ensure maximum consumer safety.
- Bracelets and necklaces
- Earrings
- Finger and toe rings
- Necklaces
- Watch straps (incl. clasps)
- Piercings
Example tests
- Heavy metals
- Total digestion
- Nickel release
Toy articles
Tests according to EN 71 are essential for toy articles. Here, too, we offer a range of tests for many material types.
Product examples:
- Soft toys
- Dolls
- Wooden toys
Example tests:
- EN 71, Part 1: Mechanical and physical tests
- EN 71, Part 2: Flammability
- EN 71, Part 3: Migration testing
- EN 71, Parts 9–11: Chemical testing
- Saliva/sweat fastness
Colourants
Product examples:
- Ballpoint pen refills
- Coloured pencils (felt-tip pens)
- Paints and colourants
Example tests:
- AZO (aromatic amines)
- Michler's ketone
- EN 71 Parts 9–11: Chemical testing
Packaging material
Product examples:
- Films
- Cartons
- Photo inserts
- Carrier bags and pouches
- Closures
- Protective, padding and filling materials
- Silica sachets
Example tests
- Testing in accordance with the Packaging Ordinance
- Testing for general chemical parameters
Do you have a question?
Elke Wind
Head of customer service
We help, advise and test.
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