ACT Gains Equity Partner in COTECNA
Accelerating Expansion Across the Globe LONG BEACH, CA., April 4, 2022 -- ACT Lab has signed a partnership agreement with COTECNA, a leading global service provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. This partnership will [...]
A Guide to Helmet Testing
Helmets are one of the most important pieces of protective gear for anyone engaged in activities that carry the risk of head injury. From cycling to football, motorcycle riding to construction work, helmets are designed [...]
Product Testing in China
China is a leader in product manufacturing and exports. The country produces 28.7% of manufactured products that are distributed around the globe. For US product distributors, partnering with manufacturers in China can be an attractive [...]
Children´s Product Certificate (CPC): What to Know
Products intended for use by children under 12 years of age are generally considered children´s products. Such goods are held to stringent testing standards to ensure safety and are generally required to have an issued [...]
What is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory?
If you are looking for quality product testing you have probably seen the term ¨ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory¨, but what does this mean? Before choosing a third-party laboratory to conduct your testing it is crucial [...]
Testing Children’s Garments
If you produce garments and apparel it is important to be aware of specific regulations your product may be subject to. Garment testing is unique in that both voluntary and mandatory tests should be considered [...]
ACT Lab Expands Testing Accredations
ACT Lab US has been tested for a few scope expansions and can now provide the services specified in the scope of accreditation listed below: DIN EN 17404 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC [...]
Global Product Safety Testing
We understand that in today's e-commerce centered world manufacturers have to distribute and produce their products to markets around the globe. From offering our clients a number of testing locations around the world to meeting [...]
Product Testing Requirements and The Definitive Guide to Product Testing
Before you release a new product or feature, you need to test it. But testing can be complex and challenging. Product testing requires creativity, analytical thinking, and problem solving—all of which are easier said than [...]
The Rules for Product Testing: How To Test and Review Successfully
Companies invest a lot of time and money into the development of new products. With the rise of online marketplaces, there is now more opportunity than ever for smaller businesses and independent manufacturers to sell [...]
Cadmium: How to Spot, What it is and What it does
When you think of dangerous elements, your mind doesn’t immediately jump to the metals known as transition metals. However, these are actually some of the most well-known dangerous elements, thanks to their hazardous nature and [...]