Consumer Products

Testing Face Paints and Cosmetics for Halloween Safety: Ensuring Safe, Fun Festivities

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 9, 2024

Halloween face paints and cosmetics are a fun way to bring costumes to life, but safety should never be overlooked.

image of a person with Halloween face paint, featuring intricate and colorful designs, image emphasizes the imprtance of testing face paints and cosmetics before use.

Walmart Product Testing Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide for Manufacturers

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 9, 2024

Ensuring Product Compliance and Quality for Walmart Shoppers

Image of the interior of a Walmart store showing a varietry of products requiring complince with Walmart product testing requirements

Flavor Profiling Analysis: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 7, 2024

Flavor profiling analysis is essential for evaluating the sensory characteristics of food, beverages, and fragrances. Learn about the principles, methods, and importance of this testing in product development and quality control.

image of a state-of-the-art laboratory conducting flavor profiling analysis, showcasing the advanced equipment and modern environment used for comprehensive testing.

Welcoming CPT℠ Labs to the Contract Laboratory Network

By Swathi Kodaikal | Oct 3, 2024

CPT℠ Labs specialize in analytical chemistry, clinical safety, claims substantiation, photobiology, microbiology, and toxicology testing services

Absorbency Testing: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 26, 2024

Absorbency testing is a critical process in evaluating materials' ability to absorb liquids, ensuring quality and performance. Learn about its principles, methods, and significance in laboratory testing.

image of a modern laboratory setup depicting absorbency testing. It illustrates the advanced equipment and meticulous process involved in a state-of-the-art testing environment.

The Contract Laboratory Network Welcomes Intertek Grand Rapids!

By Swathi Kodaikal | Sep 23, 2024

With a global presence and vast network of skilled teams, Intertek Grand Rapids supports the testing and certification needs of several business sectors

Welcome ATL to the Contract Laboratory Network!

By Swathi Kodaikal | Sep 6, 2024

ATL’s services span the product life cycle, from R&D to product qualification to manufacturing.

Welcome ATL to the Contract Laboratory Network! | Credit: Canva (2024)

Testing Lab-Grown Diamonds: Will They Pass a Diamond Test?

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 3, 2024

Disclosing the distinction between natural and lab-grown diamonds is critical, ethically and commercially

image showing the testing of a lab-grown diamond in a modern laboratory setting. It features a close-up view of a lab-grown diamond under a microscope, surrounded by advanced testing equipment, highlighting the precision and technological sophistication involved in gemological analysis.

A Complete Guide to Laboratory Diamond Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 3, 2024

Whether for jewelry, investment, or scientific research, accurate diamond testing provides confidence and transparency in the diamond market

image depicting a modern laboratory setting focused on diamond testing. It showcases a diamond being examined under a microscope, with tools and equipment that highlight the precision and sophistication involved in gemological analysis.

Understanding the Fabric Burn Test: A Guide to Testing Various Fabric Types

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 22, 2024

Discover how different fabrics react to fire, providing crucial insights for fabric identification, quality control, and safety.

image showing a gloved hand performing a burn test on a 2-inch square piece of fabric in a controlled laboratory environment. The scene highlights the careful and precise nature of the testing process.

The Importance of Humidity Testing for Bamboo Products

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 22, 2024

By understanding how bamboo reacts to different humidity levels, manufacturers can produce items that are more durable, stable, and reliable.

image showing various bamboo products arranged on a modern laboratory bench, combining traditional bamboo materials with a contemporary scientific setting.

Testing Bamboo Products: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Sustainability

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 22, 2024

Testing bamboo products is vital for ensuring they meet the necessary safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

image depicting a variety of bamboo products, showcasing the eco-friendly and sustainable qualities of bamboo

Phthalate Testing: Ensuring Product Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 21, 2024

Phthalate testing is an essential aspect of product safety and compliance, particularly for items that come into contact with children, food, or the human body.