

These are the minimum requirements to be met by products before they can be marketed in Europe. In many cases, you could test your products yourself to see whether they meet the relevant requirements. We test your products in our own laboratories and have a wide range of test facilities. Our product testing experts know which specific requirements your products will need to meet before you market them.

Some examples of what we test follow below:ĭifferent requirements apply for all these products. We are able to test virtually any electrical product, including electric appliances and industrial equipment. DEKRA has extensive product testing expertise. This gives you access to national, European and/or global markets. We test, inspect and certify your products, ensuring they meet all relevant legislation and regulations in various sectors. Our product testing experts carry out independent product safety inspections. We are your worldwide partner for safety and sustainability throughout the life cycle of your products.

DEKRA tests products for their eligibility for certifications and quality marks. A product is safe if it doesn’t break for no reason (for example). A product works well if it does what it’s supposed to do. Comprehensive services are available for a full range of consumer products (softlines/textiles, toys and juvenile products, electrical and electronics, hardlines/hard goods, cosmetic & health & household & food & beauty products, footwear, smart products and automotive products) throughout the supply chain.When you’re marketing new products, it’s important to test them first to make sure they work well and safely. Customising an appropriate testing programme for your products can provide you with the ability to better manage risk and protect your company’s brand. Testing can determine if products comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, along with identifying how a product will perform for the consumer or against a competitors’ products. With growing competition from new markets and increased demand for quality and sustainability from consumers, quality assurance and compliance solutions are vital throughout the concept-to-consumer journey.Ĭonsumer product testing is the evaluation of goods sold in the retail marketplace. The importance of consumer product testing
