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Chemical Testing

Testing: A chemist prepares samples for analysis of Lead content using ICP technology.


Product Specification Testing

Has the factory delivered your product to meet your expectation? CTL offers specification validation evaluations. Please contact us and we will assist you with the process.

ASTM F2923-11, Requirements for children's costume and fine jewelry

The State of Rhode Island (USA) has enacted a law which requires all children's costume and fine jewelry to meet the requirements of ASTM F2923-11. Contact us for all your testing needs for these new requirements. We provide highly competitive testing prices, extraordinary service and the industries best turn around times.

Performance Testing

Concerns with product quality? Our laboratories assess the product to determine the root cause of the products quality issue. The testing data is used by our customers for product improvement.

Chemistry Testing

Testing for AZO dyes can be performed on your products for a variety of materials, including Polyester, non-polyester, and leather/artificial leather.

Seasonal Merchandise

CTL can test your seasonal merchandise. Please contact us in preparation for your Holiday shipments.

CPSC enforcement of 3rd party testing

Effective January 1, 2012 the CPSC will begin to enforce 3rd party testing and certification under CPSIA of requirements that are subject to the stay of enforcement until December 31, 2011. CTL can test and certify your product ahead of time to the new requirements for:

  • Phthalates in plasticized accessible parts of toys and childcare products
  • 100 ppm lead in substrate
  • Toys to ASTM F963 Standard

A2LA has accredited CONSUMER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. of Rogers, AR

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, CTL has received accreditation for technical competence in the field of Chemical Testing. Included in the scope of this accreditation is testing for 16 CFR Part 1303 (ASTM F2853-10), Lead Paint Regulation utilizing HDXRF® technology.

Food Contact Testing

We can service your Food contact testing needs. We offer full service / one stop testing for FDA solvent Extractives, Bisphenol A (BPA), Alloy identification and more.

Jewelry Testing

Contact us for your Jewelry testing needs including lead content, cadmium content and other heavy metals content. We offer total content by weight and by soluble methods for your compliance testing needs.

CPSC / ASTM F963 Toy Testing

CTL is offering a special price of $50 for ASTM F963 testing for mechanical and plush TOYS in our Hong Kong Laboratory. Testing includes mechanical hazards assessment, flammability testing and labeling review. Additional charges may apply for CPSIA analytical testing such as lead and phthalates, battery operated, electrical, ride-on and sound producing toys.

To submit samples, or for additional details, contact Consumer Testing Laboratories, Inc. at 852-2423-7161.