2020 uk lab brochure

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UK BASED 1 UK BASED TESTING

TESTING WITH 95% OF OUR UK TESTING IS TESTED IN HOUSE & IN
OUR UK LAB, GIVING A QUICKER TURN AROUND
GLOBAL 2
LEADERS IN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
STANDARDS
OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM HAS MORE
3 EXPERIENCE THAN ANY OTHER UK LABORATORY

4 FAST TURN AROUND TIMES

WITH OUR CAPABILITY WE CAN TURN AROUND
SOME OF OUR TESTING IN AS LITTLE AS 24HRS

ONE STOP SHOP

WE ARE THE ONLY UK LABORATORY WHO CAN TEST
ALL PRODUCT LINES UNDER ONE ROOF

BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER 5 COMPETATIVE PRICING
PRODUCTS SERVICES UK PROVIDING ALL OUR TESTING IN ONE LAB REDUCES
31 Kingsland Grange, OUR OVERALL COSTS TO OUR CLIENTS
Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RW

APPROVED TO TEST FOR

Accessorize Monsoon
Arcadia New Look
ASOS Next
Boohoo Nutmeg
Boots Pepsico
Boux Avenue Primark
Burberry Range
Dunelm River Island
Dunnes Sainsburys
George Shop Direct
Gymshark Superdry
Habitat Ted Baker
Home Retail Group Tesco
Kingfisher Wilkinson
M&S Yours
Mamas & Papas
Matalan
Miss Guided
Monsoon

WORLD CLASS QUALITY & SAFETY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION

Our testing laboratories not only hold quality accreditations specific to their individual scope of work; the
majority of our laboratories are also certified for OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

ISO 17025:2005 an international standard establishing the requirements for the competence of testing and

calibration laboratories.

ISO 9001:2015 is the leading management standard for companies that trade on a business-to-business

basis.

OHSAS 18001:2007 specifies the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system.

Complying with this standard enables Bureau Veritas to control risks and improve OHS performance.

ISO 14001:2015 verifies that companies operate an effective environmental management system aimed at

supporting environmental protection and the prevention of pollution.

With the global crisis on plastic As part of World Environment Day PROUD TO
pollution in our oceans, we 2019, our lab and office team at BE GREEN
Warrington planted 5 trees next
created a campaign to recycle Each year the team at
plastic bottles tops. to an area of our car park and close our UK lab get together
to the outside road. to participate in World
We chose bottle tops due to the
fact that a local recycling plant We selected fruit trees, which Environment day.
produce sustainable fruit for both
could recycle our tops into a Our campaign in 2018
variety of outdoor products. our staff and for local wildlife. was so well received,
We planted 3 apple and 2 pear trees. we are still running this
At the end of the campaign Hahn recycling promotion today.
Plastics in Manchester, To see our video
recycled our bottle scan the QR code In the first year we
tops into our collected 10 boxes
very own weighing 124 kilos,
outdoor bench. which is equivalent

To see our video to around
scan the QR code 24,800 bottle tops.

Well done UK team!

SOFTLINES

Bureau Veritas Sotlines Testing Our speed helps your business to Did you know?
services. be more efficient!
The Bureau Veritas lab in Warrington is
We offer a variety of test methods to Our speed and efficiency helps you one of only a handful of UK labs which is
validate the safety, quality and reliability increase speed to market, profitability and capable of Cashmere Identification, in fact
factors of a wide range of materials used brand equity. we have some of the most experienced
in the manufacturing process for clothing Fibre technologists in the country and are
and furnishing. Our average Turn Around Time is 3 able to identify almost all fibre types used
working days and 98% of our sample in todays softlines manufacturing.
Our UK softlines laboratory has over 95 submissions are turned around in this
years of specialist experience. We take time.
great pride in our technical governance
and work along side a host of formal With a dedicated contact who manages the
recognitions, accreditations and industry entire process, you know when you submit
bodies. a sample to us,the speed and accuracy is
always of the highest quality.

SOFTLINES CAPABILITIES

Fibre Microscopy & Quantification
Test methods include EU regulation 1007/2011, AATCC 20A and
BS EN ISO 17751 for specialty fibre quantification. Qualitative fibre
determinations can also be performed to support in fault investigation.

Analytical Testing
Our chemical testing laboratory can identify and validate the
traceability of chemicals, such as: Azo Dyes, Lead, Cadmium, Nickel,
Chromium VI, DMFu, Formaldehyde, PAHs, SCCP, PCP TeCP.

Flammability Testing
Our flammability testing services analyse materials and products for
fire-related properties such as: Ignition susceptibility, Burn rate, Flame
spread, Combustibility & Flash-over point.

Physical Testing
A range of processes to test the physical structure of fabrics,

including tensile strength, tear strength, abrasion & pilling.

Colourfastness and Fading
We offer a range of tests to determine colour fastness and fading which
cover the average life and user expectancy of the garment.

LABORATORY ACCREDITATION BUREAU

LAB (Laboratory Accreditation Bureau) formerly known as LACE & TEPS is a bespoke
programme created by the Bureau Veritas CPS UK team to allow retailers to work with
factory testing facilities.

LAB is supported by our experienced team who have a solid understanding of textile
technology, method implementation, training and development.

By using our knowledge and experience and at little cost to your partner, we are able to
conduct on-site factory accreditation and proficiency visits evaluating tests, techniques and
reported results.

FIBRE COMPOSITION TESTING

The Bureau Veritas Fibre microscopy and Quantification programme is designed to
determine whether a manufacturer has the processes and process controls, to their stated
product claims, relating to the nature/origin of fibres used in their products.

As a world leader in testing and quality services for consumer products, our UK laboratory
in Warrington, Cheshire provides a comprehensive service for fibre microscopy covering
methods such as EU regulation 1007/2011, AATCC 20A and BS EN ISO 17751.

Our skilled microscopists can positively identify specialty fibre blends such as
cashmere, mohair, alpaca, yak, angora, cashgora and camel when used individually or
blended with wool. Qualitative fibre determinations can also be performed to support in
fault investigation.

THERMAL RESISTANCE TESTING

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WEARER TRIALS

A wear trial is an additional service offered by Bureau Veritas CPS which uses an
independent evaluation service to support the legal, safe, quality and performance testing of
a product. We have an extensive database of over 500 trialists across both sexes, a range of
sizes and all ages who wear and evaluate products for characteristics such as fit, durability,
use, comfort and overall customer satisfaction.
Our retailers and manufacturers use the data we obtain to refine or adapt their product lines
to give an increased level of consumer satisfaction. The wear trials help support the
traditional testing services provided by Bureau Veritas CPS and the end results help our
clients make critical decisions when purchasing new product lines for their stores.

TOYS

Bureau Veritas Toy Testing We test more Toys each year than Did you know?
services. any of our competitors.
Our Technical Services expert, Malcolm
We test and provide consultancy services With a dedicated department and Horner has over 40 years experience in
in relation to soft toys, construction toys, technical service team focusing on Toys, Toy and Consumer product testing.
electrical and electronic toys, action we dominate the market for all types of
figures, accessories, ride-on toys, children’s Toy testing. He also sits on the BSI Toy Safety
projectile toys, books, bicycles, balls, Committee and several other European
games, dolls, art and craft materials, Our Toy team has over 70 years experience CEN Working Groups which are specific
seasonal novelties, collectibles and more. in testing Toy products making them the for Toy Safety.
most experienced Toy team in the UK.

Our team assist clients in the production
and research of new and existing products
to help them reach new levels of quality,
safety and reliability.

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GENERAL TOY TESTING

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TESTING RIDE ON TOYS

The Bureau Veritas Fibre microscopy and Quantification programme is designed to
determine whether a manufacturer has the processes and process controls, to their stated
product claims, relating to the nature/origin of fibres used in their products.
As a world leader in testing and quality services for consumer products, our UK laboratory
in Warrington, Cheshire provides a comprehensive service for fibre microscopy covering
methods such as EU regulation 1007/2011, AATCC 20A and BS EN ISO 17751.
Our skilled microscopists can positively identify specialty fibre blends such as
cashmere, mohair, alpaca, yak, angora, cashgora and camel when used individually or
blended with wool. Qualitative fibre determinations can also be performed to support in
fault investigation.

PROJECTILE TOY TESTING

Over the years, there have been a number of tragic incidents which have resulted in children
swallowing and choking on projectiles, or receiving eye injuries as a result of using
projectile toys. This has prompted ever evolving changes in the toy safety standards and
regulations.

Bureau Veritas has specifc tests to test the simulation and verifying the kinetic energy
produced when firing a projectile toy. We test for two types of projectile toys:
A projectile toy with stored energy where a projectile is propelled by means of a discharge
mechanism capable of storing and releasing energy.
A projectile toy without stored energy, where the projectile is discharged by the energy
imparted by the child using the toy.

PRE 36 MONTH TOYS

The standards for toys that are aimed at children under 36 months have some of the strictest
requirements of all product testing. Ensuring your product is fit for this age group and legally
compliant with the safety regulations can be a daunting task as the standards are constantly
being updated.

At Bureau Veritas we have a team of experts on hand to give you the latest and up to date
advice on bringing products to market. Toys that are aimed at children of under 36 months
are covered as part of the safety standards EN 71: Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3, Safety of Toys.

We carry out a wide range of tests within these standards which include:

HARDLINES

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TESTING FOR WINDOW BLINDS

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OUTDOOR EUIPMENT AND FURNITURE TESTING

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BED AND MATRESS TESTING

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BICYCLE TESTING

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JUVENILLE

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TESTING FOR PUSHCHAIRS AND STROLLERS

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SAFETY GATE TESTING

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SAFETY TESTING FOR COTS AND CRIBS

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BABY WALKER TESTING

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ANALYTICAL

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ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES

FLAMMABILITY

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