Toy products are highly regulated throughout the world and toy safety standards are being constantly updated. To ensure your compliance, the SGS United Kingdom Ltd. (SGS) laboratory in Bradford is adding to our already impressive roster of toy testing services as well as attaining the prestigious UKCA Approved Body status.
SGS’s toy testing services ensure product safety and regulatory compliance by performing both physical testing, risk assessments and chemical analysis for potentially harmful substances that could be found in a large range of consumer goods placed on global markets.
SGS’s facility in Bradford is the foremost toy and chemistry testing lab in the UK and is uniquely placed with facilities on-site to conduct testing domestically. Already a world-renowned lab with a team of experts based in the UK, the facility can now also boast its status as an Approved Body for UKCA certification of toys. We have now added the following to its in-house UK testing services by being fully capable to carry out testing to the latest versions of:
- ASTM F963 Physical and Flammability for toys sold in the US
- ASTM F963 Heavy Metals for the chemical safety of toys sold in the US
- CPSIA Lead and Phthalates for toys and children’s products sold in the US
- ISO 8124 1,2 and 3 for toys sold globally, including Australia and New Zealand
Testing at this lab already includes the current versions of EN71-1, 2, 3 and 8. Our chemistry lab conducts a variety of tests including:
- EU phthalates, lead and cadmium content under REACH
- Plastic and ceramic food contact materials
- Metallic skin contact products including the addition of nickel testing in jewelry
Our team of experts can offer extensive technical support and help assess your products to advise on both risk and legislative requirement.
Why SGS
Choosing SGS means you can be confident that our rigorous procedures throughout your supply chain will ensure compliancy with worldwide regulations and industry standards, ensuring your product’s entry into the market of your choice and minimizing the risk of costly toy recalls.
For more information on how our expansion could positively impact your business or to discuss our toy testing solutions with an expert, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
UK Hardlines Manager
t: +44 (0)7584 682598
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
