Homeware and Gardenware Testing and Quality Control
We specialize in helping you meet consumer expectations, comply with applicable requirements, and set your products apart from the competition.
Our quality control and testing services for gardenware and homeware help you ensure that your products meet quality standards and market requirements. Leverage our expertise in homeware and gardenware testing to achieve compliance and avoid costly recalls and complaints. Our experts provide the support you need with regulatory knowledge, testing protocols, and test results analytics.
Get the fast and reliable results you need to make informed decisions with our lab tests.
On this page you’ll find:
Testing Requirements for Home and Garden Products
Testing Expertise for Homeware and Gardenware
Certifications for the Homeware and Gardenware Industries
QIMA Benefits
More Resources
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Testing Requirements for Home and Garden Products
Our accredited and internationally active network of laboratories helps you ensure that your products meet the standards and regulations of your destination market.
Requirements can vary depending on:
Region
Material composition
Intended product use
For home and garden products, you may need to meet standards for:
Textiles
Plastics/polymers
Food-contact safety
A combination of several different standards
Our experts can help you identify the required tests for your destination market and ensure your gardenware and homeware are compliant with regional and material-specific requirements.
QIMA's laboratories perform a wide range of tests that cover every aspect of homeware and gardenware quality control and safety.
We offer the following tests for home and garden products:
| Total migration of plastics and rubber materials Heavy metals in surface coatings Total lead Total cadmium Phthalate content Formaldehyde testing Pentachlorophenol (PCP) testing Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) testing Volatile substances in silicon RoHS conformity Sensory analysis Dynamic and static tests, tensile force/pressure tests Flammability tests Strength and load tests | Dishwasher-safe tests Microwave resistance tests Heat tolerance/oven-safe tests Evaluation of construction and workmanship Durability tests Fiber identification Eco-textile testing Banned Azo dyes and colorants Colorfastness check Antibacterial and antimicrobial testing Breathability (functional tests) Tests of abrasion resistance Full spectrum of leather and textile testing Custom tests according to client requirements |
Testing Expertise for Homeware and Gardenware
Through our global network of accredited labs, we offer testing throughout the entire product development process to help you address and fix problems early.
We test a wide variety of gardenware and homeware products, including but not limited to:
| Crockery, ceramic, porcelain, glassware Knives, cutlery, forks, spoons, spatulas Kitchen helper, cutting boards, graters Kettles, cafetières, teapots Baking dishes, pots, pans Frying pans, fry baskets, racks Canners, canning jars, and lids Cleaning tools (brooms, mops, sponges, etc.) Garden trowels, hoes Shovels, spades, rakes | Pruners, clippers Pots for plants Gardening gloves Tool belts Household and office furniture Outdoor furniture, awnings, gazebos Gifts, crafts (baskets, candle holders, frames, stickers, photo albums, etc.) Locks, latches, other safety/security products Parquet flooring, ceiling paneling Mechanical and electric garden tools (composters, water pumps) |
To ensure that all your quality and compliance needs are met, we offer custom testing programs:
| Risk assessment and design evaluation Regulatory compliance tests Chemical and analytical tests | Physical and mechanical tests Performance and reliability tests Labeling requirements, including warnings |
Contact us to discuss additional testing options.
Certifications for the Homeware and Gardenware Industries
We also offer homeware and gardenware certifications that help you demonstrate superior product quality and safety to your consumers. Choose from a range of certifications for home and garden products, including:
Create an account and book a Homeware and Gardenware Testing & Certification Service
QIMA Benefits
Global coverage in over 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Flexibility with fully customizable programs and reports to save time and cost.
Risk-based approach with analytical data to help you proactively identify and prevent quality and safety issues in your supply chain.
Fully certified and accredited to all major inspection, audit, and testing schemes.
Custom dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real time.
Personalized service with a dedicated account manager and 24-hour customer support.
More Resources
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