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The information listed below is the test method(s) commonly used by Specialized Technology Resources (H.K.) Ltd., Hardlines Department for the specific items. Unless it is specified, all requested test(s) will be performed in the latest edition of the test method(s) which is determined by the laboratory.

Test Category: Electrical and Electronic Products

	Household Appliances	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Vacuum Cleaners	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-2
	Electric Irons	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-3
	Shavers, Hair Clippers	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-8
	Grills, Oven, Roaster, Toaster	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-9
	Warming Plates	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-12
	Deep Fat Fryers, Frying Pans	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-13
	Blender, Juice Extractor, Can Opener, Centrifugal Juicer, Coffee Mill, Food Mixer, Food Processor, Electric Knife, Knife Sharpener, Slicer, Potato Peeler	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-14
	Coffee-Maker, Cooking Pan, Egg Boiler, Kettle, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steam Cooker	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-15
	Hair Curler, Curling Iron, Hand Dryer, Hair Dryer	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-23
	Refrigerating Appliances	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-24
	Microwave Oven	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-25
	Clock	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-26
	Battery Charger	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-29
	Convector Heater, Liquid-Filled Radiator, Tubular Heater, Radiant Heater, Fan Heater	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-30
	Range Hood	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-31
	Massager	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-32
	Air-Conditioner/ Dehumidifier	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-40
	Water Pump	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-41
	Ironer	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-44
	Portable Heating Tools	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-45
	Surface Cleaning Appliances	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-54
	Projector	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-56
	Insect Killers	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-59
	Whirlpool Baths and Spas	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-60
	Air Cleaner	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-65
	High Pressure Washer, Steam Cleaner	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-79
	Portable Fan, Wall / Ceiling Fan	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-80
	Grass Trimmer	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-91
	Humidifier	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-98
	Vaporizer	IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-101

	Luminaires	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Fixed Luminaires	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-1, UL 1598
	Recessed Luminaires	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-2
	Portable Luminaires	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-4, UL 153, CSA C22.2 No12
	Floodlights	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-5
	Luminaires with Built-in Transformers or Converters for Filament Lamps (used together with other part 2 of 60598)	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-6
	Portable Luminaires for Garden Use	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-7
	Handlamps	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-8
	Portable Luminaires for Children	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-10
	Lighting Chains	IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-20, ANSI / UL 588, CSA C22.2 No. 37
	Lighting Chanins with Flasher	IEC / EN / BS EN 61347-2-11
	Energy Saving Lamps / Self Ballast Lamps	IEC / EN / BS EN 60968

	Hand-hled Motor-operated Electric Tools	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Drill/ Cordless Drill/ Impact Drill	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-1
	Screwdriver	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-2
	Sander, Polisher (non-dish type)	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-4
	Circular Saw	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-5
	Shears and Nibblers	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-8
	Tappers	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-9
	Jig Saw	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-11
	Planers	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-14
	Band Saws	IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-20

	Other	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Safety Isolating Transformer	IEC / EN / BS EN 61558-2-6
	Mini Hi-Fi, Radio, Cassette Player, CD/VCD/DVD Player or Video Recorder, LCD TV	IEC / EN / BS EN 60065
	Computer, Paper Shredder, Calculator, Pencil Sharpener, Switching Power Supplier (for computer)	IEC / EN / BS EN 60950-1
	Electric Toys	IEC / EN / BS EN 62115

Test Category: Physical and Mechanical Testing

	Tables – Domestic tables, Outdoor tables, Tables with glass	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Domestic Table	BS 4875-5 EN / BS EN 1730
	Domestic Table with Glass	BS 4875-5 EN / BS EN 1730 BS 7376 ENV / DD ENV 12521 EN / BS EN 14072 EN / BS EN 12150-1
	Outdoor Table	EN / BS EN 581-1 EN / BS EN 581-3
	Outdoor Table with Glass	EN / BS EN 581-1 EN / BS EN 581-3 BS 7376 EN / BS EN 14072 EN / BS EN 12150-1
	Frame Picnic Bench (table and bench without back/armrest)	EN / BS EN 581-1 ENV / DD ENV 581-2 EN / BS EN 1022 EN / BS EN 581-3
	Impact Performance – safety glass for use in tables and buildings	BS 6206
	Domestic and Kitchen Storage Units and Worktops	EN / BS EN 14749
	Individual Testing of Table
	Stability under Vertical Load	EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.7
	Stability – Horizontal Impact	BS 4875-5 Annex B
	Horizontal Static Load	EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.2
	Vertical Static Load	EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.3
	Horizontal Fatigue	EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.4
	Vertical Impact	EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.6
	Drop Test	BS 4875-5 Annex D or EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.8

	Chairs – Domestic Chairs, Outdoor chairs, Outdoor director chairs, Park benches, lounges, office work chairs	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Domestic Chair with Multi-positions Domestic Chair with Back & Armrests Domestic Chair with Back but no Armrest Domestic Tilting Chair Stool without Armrest	BS 4875-1 EN 1728 EN / BS EN 1022 ENV / DD ENV 12520 ISO 7174-1 ISO 7174-2
	Outdoor Chair with Armrests Outdoor Chair without Armrest Bench (outdoor chair with multi-positions) Outdoor Director Chair with Armrests	EN / BS EN 581-1 ENV / DD ENV 581-2 EN / BS EN 1022 ISO 7174-1 ISO 7174-2
	Folding Lounge/Sunbed with Armrests Folding Lounge/Sunbed without Armrest	EN / BS EN 581-1 ENV / DD ENV 581-2
	Frame Picnic Bench (table and bench without back/armrest)	EN / BS EN 581-1 ENV / DD ENV 581-2 EN / BS EN 581-3 EN / BS EN 1022 ISO 7174-1 ISO 7174-2
	Office Work Chairs	EN / BS EN 1335-2 EN / BS EN 1335-3
	Individual Testing of Chair
	Seat & Back Static Load	EN 1728 Clause 6.2
	Arm and Wing Sideways Static Load	EN 1728 Clause 6.5
	Arm Downwards Static Load	EN 1728 Clause 6.6
	Combined Seat & Back Fatigue	EN 1728 Clause 6.7
	Seat Front Edge Fatigue	EN 1728 Clause 6.8
	Leg-rest Fatigue	EN 1728 Clause 6.11
	Leg Forward Static Load	EN 1728 Clause 6.12
	Leg Sideways Static Load	EN 1728 Clause 6.13
	Seat Impact Test	EN 1728 Clause 6.15
	Back Impact Test	EN 1728 Clause 6.16
	Arm Impact Test	EN 1728 Clause 6.17
	Drop Test	BS 4875-1 Annex C
	Seat Static Load Test	ENV / DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.1
	Seat Fatigue Test	ENV / DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.2
	Seat Impact Test	ENV / DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.3
	Fatigue Test of Folding Lounge	ENV / DD ENV 581-2 Clause B3.1.2
	Flammability for Chairs	BS 5852

	Beds - Beds, Bed frames, Mattresses, Bunk Beds	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Beds, Bed Frames, Mattresses	EN / BS EN 1725
	Bunk Beds	EN / BS EN 747-1 EN / BS EN 747-2 Entrapment Hazards (Safety) Regulations
	Individual Testing of Beds and Mattresses
	Stability	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.2
	Durability Test	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.3
	Vertical Impact Test	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.4
	Durability of Bed Edge	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.5
	Vertical Static Load Test	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.6
	Vertical Static Load Test of the Edge of the Bed	EN / BS EN 1725 Clause 7.7
	*Individual Testing of Bunk Beds (item test per feature)**
	Materials	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.1
	Construction	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.2
	Top Bed Safety Barriers	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.3
	Gaps	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.4
	Bed Base	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.5
	Ladder	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.6
	Strength of Frame and Fastenings	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.7
	Stability	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.8
	Fastening of the Upper Bed to the Lower Bed	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.9
	Instructions for Use & Marking	EN / BS EN 747-1 Clause 5 & 6

	Storage System	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Domestic Storage – Shelves Domestic Storage – Shelves & Dawers Domestic Storage – Shelves, Drawers and Doors	EN / BS EN 1727 EN / BS EN 14749 ASTM F 2057
	Inclusion of Glass in Cabinets, Shelving Systems, Mirrors	BS 7449 EN / BS EN 14749
	Individual Testing of Storage System (EN / BS EN 1727)
	Constructional Safety Requirements	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.4
	Shelves	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.5
	Shelf Supports	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.6
	Pivoted Doors	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.7
	Sliding Doors	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.8
	Roll Fronts	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.9
	Drawers	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.10
	Flaps	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.11
	Top Surfaces	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.12
	Wall and Top Mounted Units – Movable Parts and Shelf Supports	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.13.2
	Wall and Top Mounted Units – Overload	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.13.3
	Stability of Free Standing Units	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.14
	Floor Standing Unit Attached to the Building	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 6.15
	Installation Instructions	EN / BS EN 1727 Clause 7
	Individual Testing of Storage System (BS 7449)
	Impact Test	BS 7449 Appendix A
	Hinge Strength of Hinged Components Incorporating Glass	BS 7449 Appendix C
	Components Pivoted in the Vertical Plane	BS 7449 Appendix C.2.1
	Components Pivoted in the Horizontal Plane from their Top Edge	BS 7449 Appendix C.2.2
	Components Pivoted in the Horizontal Plane from their Bottom Edge	BS 7449 Appendix C.2.3
	Slamming Open Test for Pivoted Door	BS 7449 Appendix C.3
	Determination of the Maximum evenly Distributed Safe Load of a Glass Shelf	BS 7449 Appendix D
	Individual Testing of Storage System (EN / BS EN 14749)
	General Safety Requirements	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.1
	Shelves	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.2
	Shelf Supports	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.3
	Pivoted Doors	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.4
	Sliding Doors	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.5
	Extension Elements	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.6
	Flaps	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.7
	Top Surfaces and Worktops	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.8
	Wall and Top Hanging Units - Movable Parts, Shelf Supports and Top Surfaces	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.4.2
	Wall and Top Hanging Units - Overload	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.4.3
	Impact Test for Vertical Glass Components	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.5
	Stability	EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.6

	Candle: Candles, Candle Holders	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Candle Performance Test	STR In-House Method
	Paraffin Content Test	USCL 34-07
	Total Lead Content in Wick	STR In-House Method
	Total Lead Content of Surface Coating	CPSC 16 CFR 1303
	Candle Holder Performance Test	STR In-House Method
	Total Lead Content of Holder Surface	CPSC 16 CFR 1303
	Annealed Glass Container - Scratch Test	ASTM F 2179
	Thermal Shock Test - Glass Holder	STR In-House Method

	Test Item	BIFMA Standard Test Method
	General-Purpose Office Chairs	ANSI/BIFMA X5.1
	Lateral Files	ANSI/BIFMA X5.2
	Vertical Files	ANSI/BIFMA X5.3
	Lounge Seating	ANSI/BIFMA X5.4
	Desk Products	ANSI/BIFMA X5.5
	Panels Systems	ANSI/BIFMA X5.6
	Flammability for Non-residential Upholstered Furniture	ANSI/BIFMA X5.7
	Storage Units	ANSI / BIFMA X5.9
	Small Office / Home Office	ANSI / SOHO S6.5

	ANSI / BIFMA X5.1 General-purpose Office Chairs - Individual Testing
	Back Strength Test - Static	Section 6
	Base Test - Static	Section 7
	Drop Test Dynamic	Section 8
	Swivel Test Cyclic	Section 9
	Tilt Mechanical Test - Cyclic	Section 10
	Seating Durability Tests - Cyclic	Section 11
	Stability Tests	Section 12
	Arm Strength Test - Vertical - Static	Section 13
	Arm Strength Test - Horizontal - Static	Section 14
	Backrest Durability Test - Cyclic	Section 15 & Section 16
	Caster / Chair Base Durability Test - Cyclic	Section 17
	Leg Strength Test - Front and Side Application	Section 18
	Footrest Durability Test - Vertical - Cyclic	Section 19
	Arm Durability Test - Cyclic	Section 20
	Out Stop Tests for Chairs with Manually Adjustable Seat Depth	Section 21
	Table Arm Static Load Test	Section 22
	Table Arm Load Ease Test - Cyclic	Section 23

	Camping Items - Camping Tents, Cooler Bags / Boxes, Luggage & Backpacks	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Fire Safety Features of Camping Tents	BS 5576
	Insulated Bags and Boxes	EN / BS EN 12546-2
	Luggeage & Backpacks - Strap / Handles Static Load Test - Strap / Handles Dynamic Load Test - Strap / Handle Ease Lifting Endurance Test - Hinge Strength Test - Drop Test - Folding Mechanism Endurance Test - Rolling Resistance Test - Endurance of Wheel	STR In-House Method

	Sports Equipment - Steppers	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Stationary Training Equipment	EN 957-1 EB 957-8

	Kitchenware, Tableware, Glassware & Cultery	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Oven Test	STR In-House Method
	Microwave Safe Test
	Dishwasher Safe Test
	Thermal Shock Test
	Thermal Shock and Thermal Endurance	EN / BS EN 1183
	Doemstic Cookware for Use on Top of a Stove, Cooker or Hob	EN / BS EN 12983-1
	Cutlery - Stainless Steel and Silver Plated	ISO 8442-1 / ISO 8442-2
	Insulated Vacuum Flask	EN / BS EN 12546-1

	Miscellaneous	Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method
	Finish Adhesion Test	ASTM D 3359
	Salt Spray Test	ASTM B117 ISO 9227 BS 7479
	Hardness Test	STR In-House Method
	Lighter	ISO 9994 ASTM F 400
	Step Stool / Step Ladder	EN / BS EN 14183
	Window Coverings, Mini Blinds	STR In-House Method
	BBQ Tools	STR In-House Method
	Plating Thickness	STR In-House Method
	Packaging Test	ISTA 1A ISTA 2A
	Carton Packaging Transporation Vibration Tets	STR In-House Method
	Carton Packaging Drop Test	ISTA 1A
	Pre-conditioning or Ageing	STR In-House Method
	Bursting Strenhth of Corrugated and Solid Fibreboard	TAPPI T810
	Edge Crush Test	TAPPI T838
	Packaging Test - Visual Test	STR In-House Method

Key :

	Country	Test Method/ Regulation Code
	International	IEC
	Europe	EN, ENV
	British	BS, BS EN, DD ENV, Entrapment Hazards (Safety) Regulations
	US	CPSC, USCL

Last updated: 01 Sept., 2007