Consumer Goods

HASS Testing: Highly Accelerated Stress Screening Explained

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 17, 2025

For industries where performance and uptime are essential, incorporating HASS testing into the production process offers a proven path to long-term product success.

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Welcome ACT Lab to the Contract Laboratory Network!

By Swathi Kodaikal | Mar 27, 2025

ACT Lab and Cotecna CPS provide a single source to test and serve a range of modern consumer product lines

Stress Testing Holiday Packaging: Ensuring Durability and Sustainability

By Trevor Henderson | Dec 5, 2024

Stress testing holiday packaging is crucial for maintaining the quality, durability, and sustainability of Christmas gift and decoration packaging.

image of holiday gifts in a laboratory enphasing the imprtance of stress testing holiday packaging

Environmental Simulation Testing: A Key Tool in Modern Research and Testing

By Pam Wertalik | Nov 14, 2024

Environmental simulation testing plays a crucial role in various scientific, industrial, and research fields by replicating specific environmental conditions to test the durability, performance, and resilience of materials, products, and systems. This controlled...

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...