Experts at our Bradford laboratory ensure that cookware and kitchenware meet the highest standards for safety, quality, functionality and endurance.
In an ever-evolving landscape of culinary innovation, safety and performance are non-negotiable. SGS has emerged as frontrunner in the UK’s food contact and cookware testing sector. With the our Bradford laboratory’s state of the art equipment, and the extensive knowledge of our experts, we can ensure that cookware and kitchenware products meet unparalleled standards of excellence, safeguarding integrity and brand reputation.
Our laboratory in Bradford offers a comprehensive range of tests to ensure that cookware can withstand a wide variety of challenges, such as thermal shock, corrosion, abrasion and flammability, and meets the quality and safety requirements for food contact.
Additionally, we ensure that kitchenware and cookware comply with the requirements of the intricate web of UK and EU regulations, including EN 12983-1, EN 13834, EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011, REACH and more. As part of the SGS global laboratory network, our Bradford lab also has the capacity to ensure that products meet the demands of international markets.
For further information, please contact:
Rob Hinchcliffe
UK Hardlines Manager
Connectivity & Products
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
t: +44 (0) 7584 682 598
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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



