Consumer safety

Consumer safety in the childcare market

What kinds of standard requirements for childcare products can LGC test?

  • EN 1400 part 1, 2 & 3 : soothers for babies and young children
  • EN 14350 : drinking equipment
  • EN 14372 : cutlery and feeding utensils
  • EN 12586 : soother holder
  • EN 12546 : insulated containers.


Common analytes tested:

  • Phthalates
  • Formaldehyde
  • Nickel 
  • Nitrosamines
  • Mercaptobenzothiazole
  • Antioxidants
  • Bisphenol A
  • Food contact
  • Volatile compounds
  • Heavy metals.

 


 


 

Why choose LGC?

  • Certified to ISO 9001: 2000
  • Accredited to ISO 17025
  • Involvement in leading edge methodology
  • LGC sit on key European decision-making committees which ensures that LGC has current knowledge of related developments
  • All testing undertaken at Teddington
  • Scientific and technical advice
  • Investigation following product failure.

For more information, please contact:
Ian.Axford@lgc.co.uk; tel: +44(0)20 8943 7578 or
Bob.Scott@lgc.co.uk; tel: +44(0)20 8943 7577