Analytical Control

Consumer Goods

Detergents and Biocides

Product Types

• Laundry and dishwashing detergents and aids
• General cleaning
• Shoe care
• Human hygiene disinfectants
• Surface Disinfectants

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Microbiological
• Stability
• Pressure
• Biodegradability
• Brightness Measurement
• Bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal efficacy

Kitchen

Product Types

• Tableware
• Table and bar glasses
• Kitchen utensils
• Cookware
• Oven dishes
• Cutlery
• Disposables and party supplies

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Microbiological
• Dishwasher resistance
• Microwave resistance
• Resistance to attack by detergents
• Resistance to thermal shock
• Temperature resistance
• Stain resistance
• Resistance to breakage and/or compression
• Food compatibility

Diapers and Intimate Hygiene

Product Types

• Baby diapers and underpants
• Incontinence diapers and briefs
• Screenshots
• Sanitary pads and tampons
• Wipes
• Damp toilet paper

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Microbiological
• Resistance and adhesiveness
• Traction and Stretching
• Absorption/retention capacity
• SAP
• Rewet Capacity
• Run-off
• Article Typology

Paper and Plastic

Product Types

• Kitchen Rolls and Napkins
• Handkerchiefs and facial tissues
• Hand towels
• Greaseproof paper, cling film and aluminum foil

• Garbage Bags
• Food preservation and freezing bags
• Check-out bags

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Microbiological
• Traction and Stretching
• Drilling and impact by falling
• Absorption capacity
• Food compatibility
• Degree of white
• Dart-Test
• Drop test (leaks)
• Thermoweld Integrity

Home & Garden

Product Types

• Cleaning accessories: buckets, mops, brooms, cloths, shovels, brushes, mops, mop pads, dusters and wipes
• Gloves
• Air fresheners
• Insecticides
• Candles
• Coal, firewood, pine cones and pellets

• Firelighters
• Garden items: hoses, sprinklers and accessories
• Vegetable soil and additive substrates
• Swimming pool treatment products
• Balls and inflatables
• Small furniture

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Absorption capacity
• Flammability
• Pressure
• Strength and elasticity
• Traction and Stretching
• Oxidation
• Textile composition
• Durability
• Granulometry

Auto

Product Types

• Cleaning and maintenance
• Lubricating Oils
• Carpets and mats
• Upholstery, steering wheel and exterior covers

• Cleaning items: chamois, cloths, sponges and wipes
• Air fresheners
• Batteries

Types of Testing

• Physical chemists
• Traction and stretching
• Absorption and expulsion capacity
• Durability
• SAE Grade
• Stain tests
• Brilliance
• Abrasion – Martindale

Do-it-yourself

Product Types

• Paints and varnishes
• Solvents
• Glues
• Cements and pasta
• Lubricants
• Tools and accessories
• Adhesive tapes
• Hardware
• Ladders

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Pressure
• Resistance and adhesiveness
• Salt Fog
• Volatile Organic Compounds – VOC’s
• Falling Resistance
• Load resistance and lateral deflection

Laundry and Storage

Product Types

• Ironing boards and covers
• Stretchers
• Storage boxes, buckets and baskets
• Springs
• Textiles

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Resistance
• Humidity and salt fog
• UV Light Resistance
• Textile composition
• Resistance to hot pressing

Office and Stationery

Product Types

• Writing paper, pads and notebooks
• Envelopes
• File Covers
• Writing, drawing and painting materials
• Office Accessories
• Backpacks and Lunch Boxes

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Resistance
• Degree of white
• Stain removal tests
• Thermal Testing
• Exhaustion tests

Toys

Product Types

• Plasticinas
• Paints, pencils and pens
• Games and Puzzles
• Cuddly toys
• Bicycles
• Puppets
• Baby toys
• Electrical and Electronic Toys

Types of Testing

• Physicochemical
• Microbiological
• Endurance Testing
• General requirements/article type
• Exhaustion tests
• Flammability
• Mechanical and electrical testing
• Determination of toxic elements
• Textile composition