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Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a group of analytical techniques the technology industry uses to understand, evaluate, and determine properties of a material in an effort to assure that both structural and mechanical parts function safely and effectively. NDT is...
With Mother’s Day approaching, many women are shopping the Mother’s Day sales at retailers grabbing deals on popular cosmetics. Cosmetic gift sets are a hot item to give Mom on her special day. One of the more popular cosmetic lines are mineral-based foundations,...
OECD testing is a critical component of chemical safety and environmental protection efforts worldwide.
VOC testing plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and compliance of products and materials
HRIPT testing represents a cornerstone of product safety and efficacy in the skincare and cosmetic industries
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, are three chemicals known as the "toxic trio" often found in nail polish. Include formaldehyde resin (tosylamide/TSFR) and camphor and you've got five toxic ingredients, all commonly used to reduce cracking and...
In the rapidly expanding market of nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and vitamins, ensuring product safety and compliance with regulatory standards is paramount. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in establishing guidelines...
With many of us in the Northern Hemisphere experiencing frost, snow, and ice, people are reaching for insulated jackets, gloves, and boots for warmth. Hence, the terms CLO Value, TOG, and the GSM may be really important. Today, ContractLaboratory.com received a...
Passion might lead you to design, sell or purchase beautiful shoes, but industry standards and shoe and footwear testing make them safe to wear! Water-proof hiking boots, strappy stiletto heels, high-performance sneakers, cute children's sandals, steel toe safety...
Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is a test done to determine the amount of energy an electric product produces. If the amount of energy emitted is too high it can interfere with other energy-emitting electric products, for example, a microwave may disrupt the...
The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that in 2011, more than 3,500 Halloween-related injuries occurred in October and November. Injuries due to costumes included falls, collisions, and burns. Halloween costume flammability testing ensures the costume...
With as many as 94 million homes in America displaying Christmas trees and Christmas decorations during the holidays, flammability testing of home decor and holiday decorations is important. Fire is one of the greatest risks associated with Christmas trees and...
Medical device testing is of major importance to companies and manufacturers as a device failure can cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. Medical device testing helps to ensure kinks or vulnerabilities are worked out before the device reaches the...
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) describe regulatory testing of electronic components of consumer goods. All electronics emit some degree of electromagnetic radiation. EMI is electromagnetic energy that alters how an...
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