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What is General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) Testing?

A GCC, or general certificate of conformity, is required of manufacturers and importers of certain "general use" products, certifying their product has been tested and complies with all applicable consumer safety rules, standards, and regulations. "General use"...

IES File Testing

LED Lighting IES File Testing Understanding IES File Testing: Illuminating the Path to Accurate Lighting Design In the dynamic world of lighting design and engineering, IES files stand out as a critical component in the accurate representation and simulation of how...

LED Lighting IES File Testing

3 Free | Chemicals in Nail Polish

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...

CLO Value – Clothing Insulation Testing and Research

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...

CLO Value – Clothing Insulation Testing

Shoe and Footwear Testing | Heels, Work Boots, Sneakers

Passion might lead you to design, sell or purchase beautiful shoes, but industry standards and testing make them safe to wear! Water-proof hiking boots, strappy stiletto heels, high-performance sneakers, cute children's sandals, steel toe safety protection work...

Shoe Testing

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Testing

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...

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Testing

Halloween Costume Flammability Testing

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...

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Testing

VOC Testing is important in detecting volatile organic compounds.  VOCs are organic chemicals with high vapor pressure at room temperature due to their low boiling point which in turn causes molecules to evaporate into the air releasing potentially harmful...

Volatile Organic Compounds VOC Testing

Toxicology Research and Testing

Toxicology research and testing are critical components of ensuring the safety and efficacy of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. This discipline involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the...

image focuses on the core activity of toxicology research, featuring one or two scientists engaged in examining a sample under a microscope or handling a test tube

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards Testing

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) creates codes and standards related to fire and electrical safety. Generally, compliance with NFPA standards is voluntary. However, compliance with the NFPA codes and standards can greatly improve the quality and safety of...

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