Household Products
Protect consumers with thorough product testing and certification
Regardless of where they live, consumers have a reasonable expectation that the products and accessories they use to furnish and decorate their homes are safe. However, the overall safety of a given product now encompasses a number of different factors, including chemical content and mechanical operation, as well as electrical safety. In addition, global retailers often establish additional procurement requirements regarding the quality of a product that can result in additional testing and assessment. This array of testing requirements places a significant compliance burden on manufacturers, and especially on small specialty suppliers with limited resources
Our household products testing services
Manufacturers of unsafe household products not only unnecessarily subject consumers to the risk of injury or illness. They also expose their companies to legal actions and civil lawsuits that cost time and money, and that can potentially jeopardise their brand reputation in the market. Manufacturers whose household products have been tested for compliance with applicable product safety standards demonstrate their commitment to the safety of consumers, and also help to establish a reasonable defence against claims of negligence.
Household products and decorative accessories include a number of distinct and diverse product categories. The testing to which household products are subject typically depends on the type of product and its intended use. However, typically household product testing can include the following:
Product scope
The product scope for household products include:
- Accessories
- Candles and candle holders
- Cookware
- Decorative items
- Household and kitchen utensils
- Jewelry
- Luggage
- Mirrors
- Premiums
- Seasonal Items
- Sporting goods
- Tableware
