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Sunscreen and Sun Safety Testing in Demand!

By Editorial Team | Jul 28, 2023

Laboratory screening for potential allergens, harmful chemicals, and product efficacy is critical for sun safety.

Bottle of sunscreen on sandy beach with goggles and seashell

Safety First! How Well is Barbie Modeling Lab Safety?

By Editorial Team | Jul 27, 2023

How does Barbie's lab safety playset compare to real laboratory safety rules?

What are the ASTM standards for Toy Testing?

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 27, 2023

The “Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety” details the methods and procedures for testing toy safety.

The Importance of Toy Testing: Ensuring Safety and Quality for Children’s Play

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 27, 2023

Consumer safety is paramount when developing and testing toys.

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Understanding Amazon’s Product Safety and Testing Requirements

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 21, 2023

Ensuring product safety spurs Amazon vendors to perform product safety testing to sell products on Amazon

Furniture Tip-over Prevention Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 21, 2023

With the potential for serious injuries and death, furniture tip-over prevention testing is a major concern for manufacturers and distributors of furniture products such as dressers, cribs, cabinets, and tables.

mage showing furniture tip-over protection testing in a modern laboratory setting, highlighting the precision and importance of the testing process.

Jewelry Heavy Metals Testing

By Pam Wertalik | Apr 18, 2023

Necklaces, earrings, and rings in gold, silver, and platinum certainly look pretty but how safe are they?

Sunscreen and SPF Testing: Ensuring Protection and Safety

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 14, 2023

Most sunscreen products need to be tested per the SPF test procedure to determine their effectiveness

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Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 14, 2023

Oeko-Tex Certification ensures that textile products are safe for human use

Ingress Protection (IP) Testing: Ensuring Product Durability and Reliability

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 11, 2023

Ingress Protection (IP) testing is essential for evaluating the robustness of products against environmental factors such as dust and water.

Realistic image of a cell phone submerged in a lake, surrounded by water with ripples and natural lake elements like stones and aquatic plants, illustrating accidental water exposure and highlighting the phone's water resistance capabilities.

Wind Tunnel Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 9, 2023

Wind tunnel testing is a critical process used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and sports, to study the effects of air movement over objects. By simulating aerodynamic conditions, wind tunnel testing provides valuable...

image depicting a high-tech laboratory scene with wind tunnel testing. It showcases a wind tunnel setup with a scale model, engineers monitoring data, and advanced equipment, highlighting the precision and technology involved in aerodynamic research.

Cosmetics Stability Studies

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 7, 2023

Cosmetics are a vital part of daily personal care routines, ranging from skincare creams and lotions to makeup and fragrances. Ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of these products is essential, not only for consumer satisfaction but also for compliance with...

image showing various cosmetic products being tested on a modern lab bench, featuring items like skincare creams, lotions, and makeup, with scientific equipment in a professional and organized laboratory setting.

Consumer Packaged Goods Reformulation

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 6, 2023

In response to shifting consumer expectations, consumer goods reformulation has become essential in the industry.

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Waterproof Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 5, 2023

Waterproof testing is a critical process in various industries, ensuring that products can withstand exposure to water without compromising their functionality or integrity. From consumer electronics to construction materials and textiles, the demand for waterproof...

Waterproof Testing being performed on an electronid device in a modern lab environment.

US National Toxicology Program’s Report on Cell Phone Safety

By Editorial Team | Mar 4, 2023

On May 27, 2016, the National Toxicology Program released a report outlining their findings on the potential health hazards of cell phones after a lengthy experiment conducted on mice and rats. The report in its entirety can be found here. The study looked mainly...