New State-of-the-Art Bicycle, e-Mobility and Packaging Laboratory Opens in the Heart of the US Cycling Ecosystem

Consumer CompactHardgoodsJuly 07, 2026

Our state-of-the-art laboratory in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, provides dedicated testing and certification services for bicycles, e‑bikes, micromobility products and transit packaging. The facility enhances our North American capacity by delivering localized expertise and efficient turnaround times for manufacturers and retailers.

Manufacturers in the bicycle and micromobility sectors face growing expectations for product safety, performance and regulatory compliance. The newly opened Bentonville laboratory is designed to support these needs through a focused range of testing services aligned with US and international requirements.

Equipped to evaluate both products and packaging, the laboratory helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance, validate performance and improve product quality across the product life cycle.

Located in one of the fastest-growing cycling regions in the United States, the Bentonville laboratory offers convenient market access and is fully integrated into our global laboratory network, supporting streamlined certification across multiple markets while maintaining consistent quality and compliance standards.

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Established: May 2026
Size: 5,000 sq ft

Products

This laboratory provides testing and certification services for:

Bicycles
E-bikes
Micromobility products
Bicycle components
Safety equipment
Transit packaging

Key services

We provide comprehensive solutions designed to support product safety, quality and sustainability, including:

CPSC 16 CFR 1512 (bicycle safety) compliance testing
ISO 4210 (bicycle safety)
Comprehensive bicycle performance and safety testing
Transit and packaging testing, including ISTA transit and incline impact testing
Compression testing
Drop testing
Random vibration testing
EFBE TRI-TEST®

In collaboration with our Suwanee, Georgia, laboratory, the Bentonville site forms part of an integrated testing solution for the full bicycle and e‑mobility ecosystem, including:

Battery and electrical safety testing for e-bikes
UL/CSA 60950-1, 62368-1 (chargers)
47 CFR Part 15 (radio frequency devices)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing
UL 2849 (e-bike electrical systems)
UL 2271 (batteries)

Restricted substances and chemical toxicity testing services are also available through our Fairfield, New Jersey, facility, ensuring compliance with CPSIA, REACH and a wide range of global regulations.