April Company Update: Coronavirus
Dear valued customer, ACT Lab’s highest priorities are to help you bring your products to market and to make the world a safer place. This mission remains the same as we face these uncertain times. We understand that the [...]
Coronavirus Update, All labs open and in compliance with public health orders
As many of you are dealing with the daily uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, we are happy to report that currently all ACT Lab locations in the US, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam are open and operating, and no one in our ACT family has been directly affected by the virus. We are taking all recommended health and safety measures so we can continue to operate under the strict safety guidelines and minimize any negative effects on your business. [...]
Coronavirus, Mandatory Closure in China
As many are aware, the coronavirus outbreak has led to the mandatory closure of many factories and companies throughout China including our testing laboratory in Taicang. We are thankful to report that no one in our ACT family has contracted the virus and hope the same for your teams. [...]
ACT Jan 2020 Newsletter
January eNews Update: Outdoor Retailer Show, First E-Bike Standards for North America, Tent Flammability Standards, ACT Lab Collaborates with San Diego State University, and more...
New Standards for E-Bikes
Underwriters Laboratories has published a new standard for e-bike systems and certification of the bikes' electrical components. The new standard, UL 2849 and dated Jan. 2 focuses on pedal-assist and non-pedal-assist e-bikes' electrical systems and battery chargers to address specific issues related to those types of products, including mechanical, electrical and functional safety. [...]
ACT Sep 2019 Newsletter
September eNews Update: Eurobike, Vehicle Codes, and ACT Lab's Expansion and more...
ACT Jun 2019 Newsletter
June eNews Update: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market June 18-20, Camber Outdoors Pitchfest, New Partnership, White Water Helmet Safety Testing, Bicycle Helmet Safety, and more...
ACT Lab and CTT Partnership April 2019
ACT Lab, the independent ISO 17025-accredited, CPSC-approved laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the bicycle, motorcycle, outdoor, and other industries, today announced an exclusive partnership with Consumer Testing Technology (CTT) of China. Under the new agreement, ACT Lab has become the exclusive North American sales agent of CTT's testing services...
ACT Feb 2019 Newsletter
February eNews Update: NHTSA Partners with ACT Lab to Ensure Helmet Safety, Update: CA Proposition 65, CA Adds Soluble Nickel to List of Prop 65 Toxic Chemicals, ACT Lab Expands China CMA Scope to Include GB Standards and more...
ACT Lab Earns Motorcycle Helmet Testing Contract from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
ACT Lab, the independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the motorcycle, bike and outdoor industries, has earned a repeat 5-year contract from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)...