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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. |
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| Test
Category: Electrical and Electronic Products |
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Household
Appliances |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Vacuum Cleaners |
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-2 |
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Electric Irons |
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-3 |
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Shavers, Hair
Clippers |
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-8 |
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Grills, Oven,
Roaster, Toaster
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-9 |
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Warming Plates
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-12 |
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Deep Fat Fryers,
Frying Pans
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-13 |
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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 |
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Coffee-Maker,
Cooking Pan, Egg Boiler,
Kettle, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker,
Steam Cooker
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-15 |
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Hair Curler,
Curling Iron, Hand Dryer,
Hair Dryer
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-23 |
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Refrigerating Appliances |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-24 |
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Microwave
Oven
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-25 |
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Clock
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-26 |
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Battery Charger
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-29 |
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Convector
Heater, Liquid-Filled Radiator,
Tubular Heater, Radiant Heater, Fan Heater
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-30 |
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Range Hood
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-31 |
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Massager
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-32 |
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Air-Conditioner/
Dehumidifier
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-40 |
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Water Pump
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-41 |
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Ironer |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-44 |
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Portable Heating Tools
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-45 |
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Surface Cleaning Appliances |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-54 |
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Projector |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-56 |
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Insect Killers
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-59 |
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Whirlpool Baths and Spas |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-60 |
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Air Cleaner |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-65 |
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High Pressure
Washer, Steam Cleaner
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-79 |
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Portable Fan,
Wall / Ceiling Fan
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-80 |
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Grass Trimmer
|
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-91 |
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Humidifier |
IEC / EN /
BS EN 60335-2-98 |
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Vaporizer |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60335-2-101 |
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Luminaires |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Fixed
Luminaires |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60598-2-1,
BS 4533: Section 102.1
UL 1598 |
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Recessed Luminaires
|
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60598-2-2 |
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Portable
Luminaires |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60598-2-4,
UL 153, CSA C22.2 No12 |
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Floodlights |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-5 |
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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
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Portable
Luminaires for Garden Use |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60598-2-7 |
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Handlamps |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-8 |
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Portable
Luminaires for Children |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60598-2-10 |
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Lighting Chains
|
IEC / EN / BS EN 60598-2-20, ANSI / UL 588, CSA C22.2 No. 37 |
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Lighting Chanins with Flasher |
IEC / EN / BS EN 61347-2-11 |
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Energy Saving Lamps / Self Ballast Lamps |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60968 |
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Luminaries for Emergency Lighting System |
FSD Circular No. 1/2006 Appendix I
[PPA/104] Paragraph 11,
STR In House Method |
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Self-contained Luminaries for Emergency Lighting System |
FSD Circular No. 1/2006 Appendix II
[PPA/104(A)] Paragraph 3,
STR In House Method |
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Hand-hled Motor-operated Electric Tools |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Drill/ Cordless Drill/ Impact Drill |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-1 |
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Screwdriver |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-2 |
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Sander, Polisher (non-dish type) |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-4 |
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Circular Saw |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-5 |
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Shears and Nibblers |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-8 |
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Tappers |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-9 |
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Jig Saw |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-11 |
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Planers |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-14 |
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Band Saws |
IEC / EN / BS EN 60745-2-20 |
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Other |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Safety
Isolating Transformer |
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 61558-2-6 |
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Mini
Hi-Fi, Radio, Cassette Player,
CD/VCD/DVD Player or Video Recorder,
LCD TV
|
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60065
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Computer,
Paper Shredder,
Calculator, Pencil Sharpener,
Switching Power Supplier (for computer)
|
IEC
/ EN / BS EN 60950-1
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Electric
Toys |
IEC / EN / BS EN 62115 |
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| Test Category:
Physical and Mechanical Testing |
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Tables
– Domestic tables, Outdoor tables, Tables
with glass |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Domestic
Table
|
BS
4875-5
EN / BS EN 1730 |
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Domestic
Table with Glass
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BS
4875-5
EN / BS EN 1730
BS 7376
ENV / DD ENV 12521
EN / BS EN 14072
EN / BS EN 12150-1 |
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Outdoor
Table
|
EN
/ BS EN 581-1
EN / BS EN 581-3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Impact
Performance – safety glass for
use in tables and buildings |
BS
6206 |
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Domestic and Kitchen Storage Units and Worktops |
EN / BS EN 14749 |
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Individual
Testing of Table |
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Stability
under Vertical Load
|
EN
/ BS EN 1730 Clause 6.7 |
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Stability
– Horizontal Impact |
BS
4875-5 Annex B |
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Horizontal Static Load |
EN
/ BS EN 1730 Clause 6.2 |
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Vertical
Static Load |
EN
/ BS EN 1730 Clause 6.3 |
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Horizontal Fatigue |
EN
/ BS EN 1730 Clause 6.4 |
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Vertical
Impact |
EN
/ BS EN 1730 Clause 6.6 |
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Drop
Test |
BS
4875-5 Annex D
or EN / BS EN 1730 Clause 6.8 |
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Chairs
– Domestic Chairs, Outdoor chairs, Outdoor
director chairs, Park benches, lounges, office work chairs |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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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
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Outdoor
Chair with Armrests
Outdoor Chair without Armrest
Bench (outdoor chair with multi-positions)
Outdoor Director Chair with Armrests
Non-domestic Seating |
EN
/ BS EN 581-1
ENV / DD ENV 581-2
EN / BS EN 1022
ISO 7174-1
ISO 7174-2
EN / BS EN 15373
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Folding
Lounge/Sunbed with Armrests
Folding Lounge/Sunbed without Armrest |
EN
/ BS EN 581-1
ENV / DD ENV 581-2 |
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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 |
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Office Work Chairs |
EN / BS EN 1335-2
EN / BS EN 1335-3 |
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Individual
Testing of Chair |
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Seat
& Back Static Load |
EN
1728 Clause 6.2 |
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Arm
and Wing Sideways Static Load |
EN
1728 Clause 6.5 |
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Arm
Downwards Static Load |
EN
1728 Clause 6.6 |
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Combined
Seat & Back Fatigue |
EN
1728 Clause 6.7 |
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Seat
Front Edge Fatigue |
EN
1728 Clause 6.8 |
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Leg-rest
Fatigue |
EN
1728 Clause 6.11 |
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Leg
Forward Static Load |
EN
1728 Clause 6.12 |
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Leg
Sideways Static Load |
EN
1728 Clause 6.13 |
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Seat
Impact Test |
EN
1728 Clause 6.15 |
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Back
Impact Test |
EN
1728 Clause 6.16 |
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Arm
Impact Test |
EN
1728 Clause 6.17 |
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Drop
Test |
BS
4875-1 Annex C |
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Seat Static Load Test |
ENV
/ DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.1 |
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Seat
Fatigue Test |
ENV
/ DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.2 |
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Seat
Impact Test |
ENV
/ DD ENV 581-2 Clause 6.2.2.3 |
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Fatigue
Test of Folding Lounge |
ENV
/ DD ENV 581-2 Clause B3.1.2 |
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Flammability for Chairs |
BS
5852 |
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Beds -
Beds, Bed frames, Mattresses, Bunk Beds |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Beds,
Bed Frames, Mattresses
|
EN
/ BS EN 1725 |
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Bunk
Beds |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1
EN / BS EN 747-2
Entrapment Hazards (Safety) Regulations |
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Individual
Testing of Beds and Mattresses |
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Stability
|
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.2 |
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Durability
Test |
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.3 |
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Vertical
Impact Test |
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.4 |
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Durability
of Bed Edge |
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.5 |
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Vertical
Static Load Test |
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.6 |
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Vertical
Static Load Test of the Edge
of the Bed |
EN
/ BS EN 1725 Clause 7.7 |
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Individual
Testing of Bunk Beds (item test per feature*) |
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Materials
|
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.1 |
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Construction |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.2 |
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Top
Bed Safety Barriers |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.3 |
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Gaps |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.4 |
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Bed
Base |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.5 |
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Ladder |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.6 |
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Strength
of Frame and Fastenings |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.7 |
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Stability |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.8 |
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Fastening
of the Upper Bed to the
Lower Bed |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 4.9 |
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Instructions
for Use & Marking |
EN
/ BS EN 747-1 Clause 5 & 6 |
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Storage
System |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Domestic Storage – Shelves & Drawers
Domestic Storage – Shelves,
Drawers and Doors
|
EN / BS EN 14749
ASTM F 2057
|
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Shelving Systems, Mirrors |
EN / BS EN 14749 |
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Individual Testing of Storage System (EN / BS EN 14749) |
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General Safety Requirements |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.1 |
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Shelves |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.2 |
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Shelf Supports |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.3 |
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Pivoted Doors |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.4 |
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Sliding Doors |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.5 |
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Extension Elements |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.6 |
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Flaps |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.7 |
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Top Surfaces and Worktops |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.3.8 |
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Wall and Top Hanging Units - Movable Parts, Shelf Supports and Top Surfaces |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.4.2 |
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Wall and Top Hanging Units - Overload |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.4.3 |
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Impact Test for Vertical Glass Components |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.5 |
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Stability |
EN / BS EN 14749 Clause 6.6 |
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Candle:
Candles, Candle Holders |
Test
Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent
Method |
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Candle Performance Test |
STR
In-House Method |
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Paraffin
Content Test |
USCL
34-07 |
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Total
Lead Content in Wick |
STR
In-House Method |
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Total Lead Content of Surface Coating |
CPSC
16 CFR 1303 |
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Candle
Holder Performance Test |
STR
In-House Method |
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Total
Lead Content of Holder Surface |
CPSC
16 CFR 1303 |
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Annealed Glass Container - Scratch Test |
ASTM F 2179 |
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Thermal Shock Test - Glass Holder |
STR In-House Method |
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Specification for Sooting Behaviour |
EN 15426 |
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Specification for Fire Safety |
EN 15493 |
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Product Safety Labels |
EN 15494 |
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Test Item |
BIFMA
Standard Test Method |
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General-Purpose
Office Chairs |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.1 |
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Lateral
Files |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.2 |
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Vertical
Files |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.3 |
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Lounge
Seating |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.4 |
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Desk
Products |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.5 |
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Panels
Systems |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.6 |
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Flammability
for Non-residential
Upholstered Furniture |
ANSI/BIFMA
X5.7 |
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Storage Units |
ANSI / BIFMA X5.9 |
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Small Office / Home Office |
ANSI / SOHO S6.5 |
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ANSI / BIFMA X5.1
General-purpose Office Chairs - Individual Testing |
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Back Strength Test - Static
|
Section 6 |
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Base Test - Static
|
Section 7 |
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Drop Test Dynamic
|
Section 8 |
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Swivel Test Cyclic
|
Section 9 |
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Tilt Mechanical Test - Cyclic
|
Section 10 |
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Seating Durability Tests - Cyclic
|
Section 11 |
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Stability Tests
|
Section 12 |
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Arm Strength Test - Vertical - Static
|
Section 13 |
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Arm Strength Test - Horizontal - Static
|
Section 14 |
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Backrest Durability Test - Cyclic
|
Section 15 & Section 16 |
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Caster / Chair Base Durability Test - Cyclic
|
Section 17 |
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Leg Strength Test - Front and Side Application
|
Section 18 |
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Footrest Durability Test - Vertical - Cyclic
|
Section 19 |
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Arm Durability Test - Cyclic
|
Section 20 |
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Out Stop Tests for Chairs with Manually Adjustable Seat Depth |
Section 21 |
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Table Arm Static Load Test
|
Section 22 |
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Table Arm Load Ease Test - Cyclic |
Section 23 |
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Camping Items - Camping Tents, Cooler Bags / Boxes, Luggage & Backpacks |
Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method |
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Fire Safety Features of Camping Tents |
BS 5576 |
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Insulated Bags and Boxes |
EN / BS EN 12546-2 |
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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 |
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Sports Equipment - Steppers |
Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method |
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Stationary Training Equipment |
EN 957-1
EB 957-8 |
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Kitchenware, Tableware, Glassware & Cultery |
Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method |
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Oven Test
|
STR In-House Method |
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Microwave Safe Test
|
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Dishwasher Safe Test
|
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Thermal Shock Test
|
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Thermal Shock and Thermal Endurance
|
EN / BS EN 1183 |
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Doemstic Cookware for Use on Top of a Stove, Cooker or Hob
|
EN / BS EN 12983-1 |
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Cutlery - Stainless Steel and Silver Plated
|
ISO 8442-1 / ISO 8442-2 |
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Insulated Vacuum Flask |
EN / BS EN 12546-1 |
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Miscellaneous |
Test Method / Regulation / Reference Method / Equivalent Method |
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Finish Adhesion Test
|
ASTM D 3359
|
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Salt Spray Test |
ASTM B117
ISO 9227
BS 7479
|
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Hardness Test
|
STR In-House Method
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Lighter |
ISO 9994
ASTM F 400
|
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Step Stool / Step Ladder
|
EN / BS EN 14183
|
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Window Coverings, Mini Blinds
|
STR In-House Method
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BBQ Tools
|
STR In-House Method
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Plating Thickness
|
STR In-House Method
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Packaging Test |
ISTA 1A
ISTA 2A
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Carton Packaging Transporation Vibration Tets
|
STR In-House Method
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Carton Packaging Drop Test
|
ISTA 1A
|
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Pre-conditioning or Ageing
|
STR In-House Method
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Bursting Strenhth of Corrugated and Solid Fibreboard |
TAPPI T810
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Edge Crush Test
|
TAPPI T838 |
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Packaging Test - Visual Test |
STR In-House Method |
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| Key : |
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Country |
Test
Method/ Regulation Code |
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International |
IEC |
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Europe |
EN,
ENV |
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British
|
BS,
BS EN, DD ENV,
Entrapment Hazards (Safety) Regulations |
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US |
CPSC,
USCL |
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| Last updated: 03 Nov., 2008 |
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